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Old 05-19-2009, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by swrinfla View Post
I am appalled that Patches' observations are even possible! Perhaps I am too likely to see things more positively, but this entry is scary, indeed!

I hope that everyone will take to heart this mantra: "With respect to your own health care, you and only you are ultimately responsible!"

Thus, you've got to do your homework before finding the doctor/nurse/clinic/hospital/etc that's really, really right!

SWR
I so agree. Unfortunately it is very difficult to ascertain who is the most skilled.

There are different levels in hospitals. Some are level 1 and some are level 2. I think that one has a teaching staff and the other does not. Research money going to a hospital is another good criteria. Good and excellent, words that are relative and sometimes only subjective.

I am indeed worried about this as we need more medical care as we age.