Sonny Clark
Diamond Member
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[ This piece was written on 5/21/2005. In my opinion, it still holds true today.]
Doctors Do Care -
ONLY IF YOU’RE RICH, FAMOUS, OR LOADED WITH INSURANCE
The medical care we receive is not always the best that modern medicine has to offer. From first hand experience, I know that doctors treat patients according to the patients’ ability to pay, their social status, amount and type of medical insurance they have, and weather by treating certain patients, they can make a name for themselves, and/or greatly enhance their practice. The amount of medical care varies from excellent care for the rich and famous to the bare minimum for the poor and those on Medicaid or Medicare. Doctors don’t treat patients according to their ability, experience and knowledge they have, but treat them based on the amount of money they’ll make for their services.
I’m sure exceptions to this can be found and that some will say this is simply not true, but I’ve had three doctors tell me this within the past 7 years concerning a family member. I understand that doctors have to make a living just like all the rest of us, and that it would be unrealistic and unjust to ask them to do it for free. On the other hand, I’m sure it would all balance out if doctors treated every patient with the same care and expertise regardless of the factors mentioned above. After all, it’s common knowledge that a large percentage of doctors make a six-figure income and are considered upper class by most standards. When looking at the humane aspects, how can a doctor, given the ability to do so, not give every patient the best medical attention at his or her disposal.
It’s a shame that 21st century technology, advanced medicines and proper medical care are still out of reach for a large percentage of Americans. Money and prestige has become the goal instead of the by-product for most in the medical profession. Poor, lower class and lower middle class Americans are left out of the mix when it comes to the luxuries of life, but no American should be left out of the mix when it comes to first class medical treatment.
Doctors Do Care -
ONLY IF YOU’RE RICH, FAMOUS, OR LOADED WITH INSURANCE
The medical care we receive is not always the best that modern medicine has to offer. From first hand experience, I know that doctors treat patients according to the patients’ ability to pay, their social status, amount and type of medical insurance they have, and weather by treating certain patients, they can make a name for themselves, and/or greatly enhance their practice. The amount of medical care varies from excellent care for the rich and famous to the bare minimum for the poor and those on Medicaid or Medicare. Doctors don’t treat patients according to their ability, experience and knowledge they have, but treat them based on the amount of money they’ll make for their services.
I’m sure exceptions to this can be found and that some will say this is simply not true, but I’ve had three doctors tell me this within the past 7 years concerning a family member. I understand that doctors have to make a living just like all the rest of us, and that it would be unrealistic and unjust to ask them to do it for free. On the other hand, I’m sure it would all balance out if doctors treated every patient with the same care and expertise regardless of the factors mentioned above. After all, it’s common knowledge that a large percentage of doctors make a six-figure income and are considered upper class by most standards. When looking at the humane aspects, how can a doctor, given the ability to do so, not give every patient the best medical attention at his or her disposal.
It’s a shame that 21st century technology, advanced medicines and proper medical care are still out of reach for a large percentage of Americans. Money and prestige has become the goal instead of the by-product for most in the medical profession. Poor, lower class and lower middle class Americans are left out of the mix when it comes to the luxuries of life, but no American should be left out of the mix when it comes to first class medical treatment.