At Mon, 29 Jul 2002, Helen Dynda wrote:
> >The doctor of the 20th century / The doctor of the 21st century. > >There IS that element of both respect and trust that people have for their doctor(s); but times have changed - and changed drastically!! With the controls place on doctors by government insurance programs (Medicare, HMOs, etc.) - doctors are being told how they should do their job and all sorts of restrictions have been placed on them - especially in the case of the medical insurance programs!! > >These are my thoughts. If you would like to add yours, please feel welcomed to do so. > >XX> The Medical Profession Has Evolved From: > > 1.) The doctor of the early 20th century... > >.....made house calls > >.....was readily available for emergency situations > >.....was a friend to his patients > >.....was respected and trusted by his patients. > >To: > >2.) The doctor of the 21st century... > >.....is restricted as to how much time he/she can spend with each patient > >.....is regulated by Gatekeepers (medical insurance of all kinds) - regarding procedures (diagnostic / surgical) he/she can request for a patient > >.....is required to purchase very expensive mal-practice insurance > >.....was trained to not become emotionally involved with patients > >.....has lost the respect and trust of many patients > >..... is NOT revered by many of his/her patients!!