The medical industry has not helped itself either. It seems to have jumped at every opportunity to erode public trust.
As just one example, my cardiologist recently scheduled a rigorous stress test for me. The day before the test, I got an unexpected call from some woman at the hospital, who told me that the test would cost $1,700 if I paid right then and there on the phone. If I waited and paid in the morning, it would cost $2,100.
It was like I was dealing with a used car salesman!
I canceled the test instead, deciding on the spot that I'd rather take my chances. I refuse to fund an industry that wants to use my wellbeing against me as ransom.
> I canceled the test instead, deciding on the spot that I'd rather take my chances. I refuse to fund an industry that wants to use my wellbeing against me as ransom.
I'd cancel because I don't have $1700. But then again, if I get a treatable ailment (that risks my life otherwise), I die. Me and millions of other Americans.
You don’t really need a degree to take care of old people. I mean, perhaps some of the staff in this kind of facilities need a degree for certain select procedures, but most of them don’t.
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