Comments on: Doctor, what do you talk about with patients?

By: Dr. John Hayes

Dr. John Hayes — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:19:34 +0000

Problem is, business leaders and too many health care providers were shut out. Just look at the aftermath, whats about to happen to all those companies who will continue to move jobs overseas, pay penalties rather than insure. Totally ignored was opening interstate barriers.
Free market with oversight was what I first wrote about when asked, and first published in LPBD as an afterwords.
Not to mention all the back door arm twisting and added BS taxes. And hasn’t big government mentality been the actual result that has irritated, annoyed and alienated people? Thanks for your thoughtful comments Ike! John

By: Dr. John Hayes

Dr. John Hayes — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:08:08 +0000

Ike, I talk about themselves, their personal goals, their health and lifestyle. They also clearly know, and I tell them all the time when needed “I can only be about your health, NOT your insurance.” So, I also move the conversations to be about them whenever the need arises, at whatever depth and privacy level needed.
Nice Question! John

By: Dr Ike Okadigwe

Dr Ike Okadigwe — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:37:27 +0000

President Obama has not gone into specifics for a good reason – he wants to leave that to the medical professionals. Too many people who know NOTHING about health care have dictated what goes on for too long, and have exploited the unwillingness of medical professionals to take responsibility for the management of healthcare – hence HMOS, medical insurance companies etc controlling healthcare. The healthcare system in the USA needs a total overhaul – starting with medical professionals taking responsibility and leadership. It means a total change in mind set and focus. If the President goes into specifics, his opponents will say he has a big government mentality to health care. He has given broad brush strokes, outlines, but has left the detail to those who have the training, experience and drive to actually do the job – the medical professionals. Time to step up!

By: Dan Clements

Dan Clements — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:53:48 +0000

Nicely put, John!