The economy and doctor’s visits

The current economic turmoil is resulting in a flood of office visits in some cases:

Doctors say people’s financial troubles can, in fact, spread to your body and cause everything from ulcers to heart attacks, often disrupting people’s lives and relationships.

Cardiologist Ramin Oskoui says he’s seen a 30 to 40 percent jump in the number of patients complaining of chest pains or tightness.

I personally haven’t seen it – patient volume has been steady. The poor economy can cut the other way as well, leaving patients will less money for co-pays and keeping them away from the doctor’s office.

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