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What, exactly, are all those doctors going to do after "giving up their practice"? Work at McDonalds? Sorry, Mickey D's doesnt pay for the new his and her Mercedes and the vacation house in Boca.
Which doctors are you making this statement on? What are the names of these physicians you have spoken to? How can I get in touch with these physicians who have the mercedes and vaction homes?
I know of two MD's that will be closing down their practice if Obamacare is to proceed. One is a Neurologist and the other an OB/GYN. My own doc predicts that the really good docs will go off shore for private pay patients.
I know of two MD's that will be closing down their practice if Obamacare is to proceed. One is a Neurologist and the other an OB/GYN. My own doc predicts that the really good docs will go off shore for private pay patients.
They are specialist and not family physicians, so of course their fees would be higher because of the extra schooling and time thus demand how much that they charge. The new healthcare law only limits them to how much more they can charge under medicare/medicaid
My dentist and doctors are all in Thailand.
I figure I'm there every year, might as well get it done with high quality and low price.
I have insurance and even with the flight, it's cheaper in SE Asia.
Kinda like getting a tune up. J/K. I saw a flying pig, and hell has infarct froze, as i agree with you.
I would love the U.S. to set up a system similar to Thailand's. If I am not mistaken Thailand's private care is among the highest quality and most efficient in the world.
Chielgirl, in one of your zinger one-liners in this thread you mentioned "what does it mean to be in the medical field?" Of course you directed that to me and of course I laughed for 10 minutes, because either A) you really don't know the answer, or B) you are just trying to make me look stupid. Now I tend to go with B here because that is your style.
I have spoken to many doctor's nurses, Adm, blah blah, and the one thing we all agree on is Healthcare needs an overhaul. I realize I am only one man, and getting these changes that would benefit the doctor's nurse's and especially the patients must start somewhere.
Just because I am a Republican does not mean i agree with the system. I would never consider taking the earning of say a trauma surgeon. Also, someone mentioned nurse's make to much. To the person who said nurse's make to much, please come spend a 5 day 16 hour shift with me in a Level one Trauma unit then tell me that. Has anyone ever pondered what happens to the doctors and nurses who finish last in his or her class? Better skills, better pay.
In May of 2012 the DPMA (Doctor Patient Medical Association) did a non-partisan survey of 699 doctors around the United States. Myself, being in the medical field expected these type of result's. But for those of you who are not in the medical field, these results will be distressing to say the least.
I'm glad you're in the medical field. Maybe you can answer some of my questions. Why do doctors feel superior and think their time is more valuable than mine. I see them chit chatting with each other while I wait sometimes an hour. And I am the only one in the waiting room And then when they finally see me, they rush me out within 10 minutes like they have so many people waiting to see them What exactly is that all about???
I'm glad you're in the medical field. Maybe you can answer some of my questions. Why do doctors feel superior and think their time is more valuable than mine. I see them chit chatting with each other while I wait sometimes an hour. And I am the only one in the waiting room And then when they finally see me, they rush me out within 10 minutes like they have so many people waiting to see them What exactly is that all about???
Natalie469, having never worked in a doctors office, I am probably not the right person to ask. But I do agree with you on having to wait long periods of time at the doctors office. Why bother making an appointment time if you aren't going to be seen for another hour. I wish there was a way for us to bill the doctors for every minute longer we have to wait. In your post you gave an example of being the only patient waiting and you still had to wait an hour. Not sure if your doctor was one of the doctors you saw chit-chatting, but I would be angry too.
As far as doctors being pompous, some do have that "God complex." LOL !! On the other hand some are very nice human beings.
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And then when they finally see me, they rush me out within 10 minutes like they have so many people waiting to see them 
What exactly is that all about???
