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Note: lack of respect for primary care physicians by government and insurance companies. Not by patients or the general public. Of course, the end result of al
by candiodari 3y ago
Note: lack of respect for primary care physicians by government and insurance companies. Not by patients or the general public.
Of course, the end result of all the short-term cost saving, is that care is switching to emergency only, which is a lot more expensive for everyone.
- telotortium 3y agoAlso lack of respect from the medical profession. Hanging out with pre-meds at elite universities, it was considered a bit of a disappointment to only get a GP or internal medicine residency - good students try to get speciality residency. This is of course downstream of the lack of compensation from government or insurers - specialties earn more, unless you're willing to become a physician in a rural hospital.
- jwestbury 3y agoThe lack of respect by insurance companies is startling. Insurance companies effectively govern what care people receive, rather than doctors. I paid almost $1000 last year for a sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea, because my insurance company wouldn't cover it -- I wasn't high-enough risk. Turns out, I have severe obstructive sleep apnea. I'm just glad I was in a financial position to pay for the study myself.