I have worked in surgery for 37 years (RN) and I know of no Surgeon who refers to rate charts to diagnose patients.
I also know of no pediatricans who remove tonsils and adenoids!
Usually when a child is referred for a sore throat the doctor asks the child to open his/her mouth and what is called an examination is performed. Bammy really needs new speech writers because this crew from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ isn’t working out for him.
Today I helped on 4 scheduled cases, 2 had insurance and 2 were called ‘promise to pay’, the term used by my hospital for private pay or no insurance. I noticed no difference in the level of care offered, and I really don’t get involved in how these clients (private pay), reinburse the physician’s or hospital. I suspect they either do the best they can or ignore the bills.
Under Obama care I do understand that 2 Surgeons will be retired, as well as myself, because after 37 years I really am tired of feeling like shite after hearing one of Obama’s rants about profit and health care. Yes I expect to receive top pay for a surgical nurse with 37 years of experience, and if that is tampered with by the Socialist President of the United States, I will retire and enjoy the grandkids.
If you need surgery, you really want me to assist the doctor, I have seen just about everything. But with Bammycare...the hell with it. Sorry for swearing.
Love it.....*chuckle*