I'd have to go with what Golfing Eagles and Dbussone both say as they've been in the medical business...many of us have not. That said...I once saw a doctor here in T.V. (about 6 yrs ago or so) who said that the gov't was really putting a bind on the medical providers with all their "rules and regulations" which interferred with actually treating people. The paperwork was beyond what he felt was needed!
I can concur with dbussone re: a dr's credentials. I have an autoimmune issue that warrants me seeing a specialist for it. There are physicians here in T.V. that say they will see folks with my issues. I've seen a couple of them and they certainly didn't know what they were talking about nor did they help me with my disease. They aren't board certified nor have had the training for my disease. I had to do self-advocacy to find the provider I have now for it and he's a keeper (so far). IF he stops seeing patients with Medicare I will be up a creek without a paddle for sure. Our household can't afford a concierge type of treatment nor do I think I'd want it. JMHO
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