The future of primary care:
Fortunately, I know plenty of doctors who listen to and speak with their patients. They’ve stopped seeing people in 7 minutes. They see them in 15-, or 30-, or 60-minute appointments. They don’t miss things because they take their time, are thorough and follow-up with the referring physician or family. They work patiently, yet efficiently and never say no to a consult. Even on the same day. And their practices are thriving.
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I will be a lot happier for both patients and doctors when I see concierge care firmly established. Keep in mind that there are armies of corrupt bureaucrats and politicians anxious to sabotauge private primary medical care.
Ed Sodaro MD
Agreed. It’s hard for anyone to argue it’s not better care. The ethical question is are people entitled to better care or is is a all or none phenomenon. If everyone can’t afford it, no one should get it.
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