Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 20:07:30 EST
Subject: Re: PUPT: advice



In a message dated 12/12/02 10:15:46 AM, Wayong-AT-aol.com writes:

>I've been misdiagnosed several times (one doctor who must have fell asleep
>during gross anatomy class), been forced to stay in a hospital against
>my will & almost had 2 surgeries
>
>that were completely unnecessary & dangerous. And once took medication
>that almost killed me (from a doctor who should have done a differential
>diagnosis)...
>
>so if I was to pay out of pocket, I would seek alternative
>medicine, personally. If I had kids, I don't know what I would do.
>
>Being on both sides of the fence - client/patient & a clinician, I'm not
>a fan of Managed Uncare.  I'm waiting for the day for decent socialised
>medicine. I'll be waiting for a long time.
>
>MY COMMENT:
       Half the doctors graduate in the BOTTOM half of their 
class....Socialized medicine will indeed require you to wait a long, Long 
TIME...I've seen it in other countries...Jim G


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