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Originally Posted by livi
In Sweden, the most problematic issue is that the people that decide over the money (politicians and such) have not the first clue as what practicing medicine is all about and hence they spend it in all the wrong places.
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That will be true of ANY solution that involves government. Resources are allocated based on who is most effective in bending politicians' ears, not in what would work the best or be the best use of resources.
What we need is a system with relatively little government intervention. A system where doctors are naturally attracted to areas of highest need because those areas of practice command the highest fees. Of course, a supply of more doctors in a popular area of practice will bring down the price in that area over time. It would be a self-regulating system that ensures resources are allocated to the areas with the highest demand for service. Supply and demand. Huh. What a novel idea...