I’m a doctor, and I’m sick of watching my patients go bankrupt just to stay alive
Decades spent practicing medicine have given me a view of healthcare that you simply cannot get from a political platform. I don’t look at this issue as a theoretical battle between capitalism and socialism — I look at it through the eyes of a patient who has to weigh the necessity of a medical procedure against the financial ruin of their household.
TL;DR
- Physicians gain a unique perspective on healthcare costs through years of practice.
- Healthcare costs are viewed through the lens of patients facing financial ruin.
- High costs of insurance, prescription drugs, and hospital stays cause financial dread.
- The patient-doctor relationship is negatively impacted by financial concerns.