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In response to
"
unnecessary procedures? You mean, diagnostic tests? -- nm
"
by
Beryllium
Yes.
Posted by
Dr.Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin)
Dec 22 '09, 11:19
Tests cost money. The point of tort reform is to lower healthcare costs.
Responses:
Tests reveal valuable diagnostic information. I wouldn't want to skimp on that because of budget constraints. -- nm
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Beryllium
Dec 22, 11:20
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Look at the mammogram debate a few weeks ago. Most diagnostic equipment isn't perfect, and there's a tendency to "overdo" them as you say. -- nm
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con_carne
Dec 22, 11:24
(But at the same time, I wouldn't want to overdo it ... I don't need to defrag a computer to tell if the graphics card is fried) -- nm
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Beryllium
Dec 22, 11:22
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That's all I'm saying. I think the common-sense definition of 'reform' is 'cut down on the overdoing of stuff'. :)
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Dr.Vermin
Dec 22, 11:25
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Lately, that's not the case. The new definition of reform is "attach riders to legislation to give us more corporate donations" -- nm
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Beryllium
Dec 22, 11:27
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Oh, we don't disagree there, either. -- (link)
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Dr.Vermin
Dec 22, 11:33
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It's a case study in sausage making.
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znufrii
Dec 22, 11:38
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