Getting hard to trust some doctors

[gruntlabor]

This is what happens when you live in a society that mixes capitalist ideals with healthcare. Doctors, like everyone else in business, is trying to make a profit.

When morals and decency are lost to the winds it doesn't matter what flavor government you happen to sit under, they're all corrupt.
I hope you're not going to say that socialism is an exception.

 

[IrishEyes]

Not just your physician anymore.
We used to need blood lab work done and blood was taken right then and there.

We used to need blood work and was sent to the Lab in the same building as the Doctor

We now need blood work done and was sent to ANOTHER site down the street from the Medical Building
where you have to drive around 10 minutes to get a parking spot, 5-10 minutes wait to enter your name in
a kiosk and sit like cattle being called for the slaughter which can take an hour or more wait time.

I spell $$$$$ signs behind all these changes and not a care one iota of the stress it causes a patient. let alone the fact
that patient hasn't eaten or drank anything in 12 or more hours and has the shakes so bad the legs are jello.
Can you tell how happy I am right now?

 

[gruntlabor]

Something to keep in mind.
Oatmeal has been shown to lower cholesterol levels.
Oatmeal contains a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract and prevents it from being absorbed into the bloodstream. This reduces the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol.

Studies have shown that consuming oatmeal regularly can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 10%. The amount of oatmeal needed to achieve this effect varies, but typically 1.5-2 cups per day is recommended.

It's important to note that oatmeal alone may not be enough to significantly lower cholesterol levels. (although it has for me). Other lifestyle factors, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking, are also crucial for maintaining good heart health.

Oat milk is cheaply and easily made at home and can be cooked into almost anything. Consuming it raw may be unwise though for the same reason we shouldn't eat raw flour.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

Not just your physician anymore.
We used to need blood lab work done and blood was taken right then and there.

We used to need blood work and was sent to the Lab in the same building as the Doctor

We now need blood work done and was sent to ANOTHER site down the street from the Medical Building
where you have to drive around 10 minutes to get a parking spot, 5-10 minutes wait to enter your name in
a kiosk and sit like cattle being called for the slaughter which can take an hour or more wait time.

I spell $$$$$ signs behind all these changes and not a care one iota of the stress it causes a patient. let alone the fact
that patient hasn't eaten or drank anything in 12 or more hours and has the shakes so bad the legs are jello.
Can you tell how happy I am right now?

Yes. We didn't have to go to another building down the street for blood work, but they did have a kiosk for registration. It was horrible to use. This community has a high percentage of over 65 people. They did not understand how to use the kiosk, and just sat there until the nurse had to come out and help them. The clinic finally got rid of it, and now we are to pre-register at home online. If a patient doesn't know how to do that either, they can wait until arrival and someone at the front desk will do it for them.

 

[VaughanJB]

When morals and decency are lost to the winds it doesn't matter what flavor government you happen to sit under, they're all corrupt.
I hope you're not going to say that socialism is an exception.

Mentioning Socialism never crossed my mind. Society is a reflection of ourselves, and sometimes what you see coming back is disappointing. Ultimately, we get the government we deserve. Also, most people, when it comes down to it, don't much care about others. This is especially true if the "other" is different in some obvious way.

 

[gruntlabor]

I read the other day that major medical errors were the 3rd highest cause of death in the US. Trouble is, I doubt I saved the article. It was from somewhere reliable, but senioritis prevents me from recalling where.

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, led by surgeon Dr, Martin Makary, concluded that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. --Gemini

 

[January]

I have noticed that over the years they want everyone on cpap machines and diabetes medicine even when you don't have diabetes and statins.

I have worked in primary health care for 15 years with many different doctors and have never seen that at all

 

[gruntlabor]

Mentioning Socialism never crossed my mind. Society is a reflection of ourselves, and sometimes what you see coming back is disappointing. Ultimately, we get the government we deserve. Also, most people, when it comes down to it, don't much care about others. This is especially true if the "other" is different in some obvious way.

Mentioning capitalism often crosses your mind. However, we are off topic so ,.. whatever you say.

 

[Warrigal]

Something to keep in mind.
Oatmeal has been shown to lower cholesterol levels.
Oatmeal contains a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract and prevents it from being absorbed into the bloodstream. This reduces the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol.

Studies have shown that consuming oatmeal regularly can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 10%. The amount of oatmeal needed to achieve this effect varies, but typically 1.5-2 cups per day is recommended.

It's important to note that oatmeal alone may not be enough to significantly lower cholesterol levels. (although it has for me). Other lifestyle factors, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking, are also crucial for maintaining good heart health.

1.5-2 cups of oatmeal a day! No thanks. I feed crushed oatmeal to the wild birds in the back yard.
I'm very happy that I am still on my feet and able to scatter it each day.

Seriously, I am a very calm person who doesn't worry about much at all. I am rather Pollyanna-ish and find joy in the simple things of life. Food is one of those simpler joys, especially chocolate and coffee.

 

[Fritz]

I have worked in primary health care for 15 years with many different doctors and have never seen that at all

Maybe it depends on where you live.

 

[January]

Fritz - possibly.

can only relate my own experience.

but how would you know what they (who is they exactly?) want everyone else on?