tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post5154645745490679389..comments2024-03-28T00:23:01.632-04:00Comments on Lem's Levity: "What are the red flags that people shoud look out for in order to avoid an incompetent or "bad" doctor?"Trooper Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01978703998566102194noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-46773674908504774012015-09-29T22:05:54.544-04:002015-09-29T22:05:54.544-04:00I prefer to view them as a commodity. I know that...I prefer to view them as a commodity. I know that's probably not true, but it's less stressful to take that position. Most illnesses aren't that complicated or occult and can be treated successfully by a PA. Anyway, the sole advantage of old age (besides the SS checks) is the absolute certainty that you won't die young. Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837540030934495651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-43187896745752557012015-09-29T21:38:12.127-04:002015-09-29T21:38:12.127-04:00Yet patient satisfaction is exactly how Obamacare ...Yet patient satisfaction is exactly how Obamacare determines reimbursement rates for medical services.Lelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531159384688653131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-51904131117148964762015-09-29T19:24:14.987-04:002015-09-29T19:24:14.987-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bleach Drinkers Curing Coronavirus Togetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02059991118123693141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-61794514334087185022015-09-29T19:19:49.454-04:002015-09-29T19:19:49.454-04:00People who insist on medical practitioners caving ...People who insist on medical practitioners caving into their demands on medical procedures like childbirth should A) never been allowed to have children and B) Should be left to their own devices if they think they know so much. If I was a midwife and ran into a person like this, I'd just get my shit and leave without a word.Methadrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828014989470539375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-37700445924724272212015-09-29T15:17:38.531-04:002015-09-29T15:17:38.531-04:00Good point, ric. As The Blonde says, the doctor se...Good point, ric. As The Blonde says, the doctor sees you for 5 minutes tops, the nurse is there for 12 hours.<br /><br />Guess who's gonna save your ass if you go bad.edutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033144261502435196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-88379671288663097412015-09-29T15:10:16.221-04:002015-09-29T15:10:16.221-04:00Who doesn't want a doc with a great bedside ma...Who doesn't want a doc with a great bedside manner when they're hurting? I know I do. But realistically you're dealing with a very high grade (you hope) mechanic who's pressed for time. Count yourself lucky if whatever medicine he prescribes helps more than it hurts.<br /><br />And yes, I know there are lots of woman doctors but I hate HATE that he/she business. It makes me break stride!ricpichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01321511130788764861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-63849122763035435592015-09-29T13:54:43.052-04:002015-09-29T13:54:43.052-04:00Great advice Ed. I was at a gastro's for a pre...Great advice Ed. I was at a gastro's for a pre endoscopy consult. I knew one of the techs. She said my guy was good, but watch out for the other one. GOOD TO KNOW!deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305989647913371151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-78254825002573235612015-09-29T12:43:49.485-04:002015-09-29T12:43:49.485-04:00Cultivate friendships among the nurses at any hosp...Cultivate friendships among the nurses at any hospital in your area.<br /><br />You will learn who's good, who's bad, who's dangerous, and who will treat you like a human being.edutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033144261502435196noreply@blogger.com