"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"jps" wrote in message
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You may read, but you don't seem to comprehend very well.
I never suggested anything like that. A simple case of gangrene is life
threatening.

Eisboch


A simple cold can turn into pneumonia, which is life threatening.

Not knowing colesteral counts can lead to heart disease and
catastrophic outcomes.

I don't know where you think you'd draw the line. It's proven that
consistency of care when health is a key factor in preventing the
types of diseases and afflictions that end up costing huge money.

This is just as short-sighted as those who favor funding jails to
pre-school.

Is that somehow miscomprehending your intent?

I think it's just lacking in some common sense.

Eisboch


The typical sort of system that I'm used to has a triage system, whereby a
nurse practitioner handles the initial call. If s/he feels it might be worth
proceeding with a doctor telephone call or a visit, it's decided then. I
also have access to my doctor directly via email (answered the same day) or
telephone (next business day, typically). That takes it out of the hands of
the patient deciding if it's trivial or not.

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