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That's a healthcare wrinkle I hadn't heard before. Local doctor says if everyone has insurance there won't be enough primary care docs to handle them. -- nm

Posted by MojaveMeg (aka Mojave) Jun 28 '12, 18:15

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Jobs! -- nm - Qale Jun 28, 18:54
Lots of folks have Nurse Practitioners as their primary care (gate keeper) -- nm - zeitgeist Jun 28, 18:46
Yeah, they have been talking about the PCP shortage for a loooong time. I think in 2005 the AAMC advised all med schools to increase class size. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Jun 28, 18:19
we are always short on docs in Canada...usually a loooong waiting list for one if you move to a new city -- nm - Beaker Jun 28, 18:18 1
- Cuba didn't offer you any? -- nm - the liioulu with more humidity Jun 28, 18:24
James Bond, how YOU doin? -- nm - Bacon Jun 28, 18:16 3
- I am okay, how are you? - James Bond (aka Igor) Jun 28, 18:20 2
  - My primary doctor I have had for 6 years just announced she was retiring this August. Ugh! - Bacon Jun 28, 18:22 1
    - Bet the rush! Start looking now. :P -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Jun 28, 18:31

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