Licenses do more than just show they attended school. They still have to pass the boards indicating that they actually know what was taught. And licenses can be revoked for incompetence or misbehavior.
Unlicensed people should not be practicing medicine.
And the rates should be public, in most cases people don’t have a clue until they get the bill.
I understand your position. It’s that no one should practice medicine (and perhaps any other trade) without government testing and licensing, correct?
Here’s my example and I’m genuinely interested in your answer:
You and I both have a very bad and persistent back ache.
We both go look for a person to treat it.
Under my law we find two doctors: Dr. A and Dr. B.
Dr. A declares that he attended NW Medical College, passed all the necessary classes and was duly licensed by the state. He presents the proof and it’s the truth. He states that he’ll treat your back ache for $500.00.
Dr. B declares that he too attended NW Medical College and passed all the necessary classes, but is not licensed by the state. He presents the proof of all the foregoing. He states that he will treat your back ache for $150.00.
They’re equal in all other ways.
Which doctor do you choose and why?