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Originally Posted by AOII Angel
The problem with this is that physicians are not paid to spend time with patients. Primary care physicians have been slowly cut down over the years to such minimal reimbursements so that they have to see patients every ten minutes. In order to see enough patients to pay their rent, office staff and make a reasonable salary, they have to see patients that frequently. Thank the medicare cuts. It's frustrating for physicians, as well, even though you think it's not. Doctors really do want to spend more time with their patients. That's why some doctors have started concierge services where they limit their patient load and charge a set fee for all you want medical service. It's expensive, but you get impeccable care.
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Which is why some of us are leaving the broken system and finding a doctor with whom we can actually build a relationship. Doctors CAN fix the broken system as well, insurance is not the be all end all solution to this country's medical problems.
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