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Originally Posted by KeybdFlyer
Which was not my intended point in any way. I wouldn't do their job for the world - couldn't, in fact. But I would dearly like to be able to get medical advice when something goes amiss. I could respond by saying that those entering the profession know what is ahead of them before deciding on that career. But, of course, I won't. 
@mookiemookie Thank you. But again, wasn't my intention (to receive sympathy). There are a lot worse-off people around than us. |
Know what chief, my old man knew exactly what was ahead of him. As an intern he would delivery babies for poor black families. The family would give him a quarter which he did not take. Left it on the kitchen table. Please, a doctor is not a souless person only in it for the money. The job does that too him. You see brains spilled and gored bodies for a while...it will take it's toll. The worst for him was pronouning a child dead and telling the parents. Good luck keeping a straight mind doing that day in and day out. When I was a kid he would sit silent for a day or so. We knew something bad happened at the ER. He would eventually talk about it. Again, it ain't ER with George Clooney or House. That is made for TV.
BTW, over here the wife could go to the ER and so could you. I pay additional on my premiums for the uninsured. The ER would not turn you away. I have no issue with that...however, even some with insurance still can go bankrupt...the entire system needs to be overhauled not just have more money thrown at it. What else can I tell you?