it robs the doctors from being able to deny care and write end of life orders for these men. just not fair.
There, fixed it. Of course, there's the 'getting paid' for the various loops of unnecessary tests, misdiagnoses, and mistreatment, followed by the eventual throwing up of hands.
If what you have is fairly standard (such as injury, heart disease, or an infection), the medical model works well (albeit its preventative measures do need help, particularly in nutrition and physical therapy). Beyond that, best don't get sick.