I wish I'd been able to know the author of that piece that I posted above. I'm too tired to go back looking for it now. I did not write this article.

Hearing the politicians in this country tout one of their favorite "sexy" lures to the public "Healthcare for Everyone/Health Insurance for Everyone" makes me roll my eyes at the moment. Because at this point in my life, I'd just be happy to see more competent doctors. I'd prefer to hear those annoying politicians shout "Doctors use your brains, if you've got any."

Socialized medicine is nothing other than medical care that is rationed, in my opinion. And quite frankly, I think a huge conflict of interest exists when a doctor has the Government as his ultimate boss and customer, as opposed to the patient.

I also feel the same way about the health insurance industry here. The patient needs to be the customer and client of the doctor, not the patient's insurance company. And believe me, we are already experiencing the dire ramifications of rationed medical care here in the U.S. because of the medical insurance companies.

Having health insurance in this country does not equate to having or receiving good healthcare. That's an important distinction. In fact, having health insurance of the managed care type (HMO) severely restricts the quality of care one receives from a doctor or hospital. The reason is, again, rationing.
It's a sticky wicket that's for sure.

I've also come to the personal conclusion that the "profession" of Medicine should not be considered a profession at all. I'm too tired to go into great detail at the moment; however, I feel strongly that alot of the doctors (at least in this country) are nothing more than tradesmen. The "health care" system as it is set up now, certainly will not take the time, consideration, nor will it apply research or analysis into a patient's particular case. That is in direct opposition to the two other professions that come to mind -- Accounting (CPA) and Attorney. Those two professions have actually DO require that the Professional perform time, consideration, research and analysis as needed.

And before folks start questioning my support of the legal sharks, I'll just say that at least in that profession, if a client is not pleased with his attorney's legal representation of his case, the client doesn't have to pay him. Not many people know that fact, but it's true. Believe it or not, there are rather strict ethical guidelines regarding that issue.

Transactional Tradesmen. That's how I see doctors.

Can you tell I'm furious with the medical profession? lol! I'm just so sorry to find myself in the unenviable position to require medical testing and services right now.

Sharon