[DonDavis]

While my comments can appear negative or unfavorable, they are not one-sided.

They are informed and in the defense of Real Sufferers.

Let’s see a show of hands of who has witnessed a claustrophobic event in an MRI?
Yes. If that event was you, it counts.

Keep those hands up.

Now, how many have witnessed an actual faker trying to get meds?

I have seen both types, multiple times.
Both are very real with serious consequences.

Little nudges of encouragement, coupled with reassuring facts about the procedure go much further than you can imagine. But that alone is not nearly enough for serious cases.
Those folks have my sincere empathy and understanding.
It’s not a choice.
Like, effing duh. I’m aware.

For the fakers, I have no comment.
Nothing anyone ever says can make them see their embarrassing actions just to get a buzz.

Superconductive magnets are always on. That’s not by choice. Once the magnetic field is up, it’s always on.
In an emergency, the field can be quenched. But it takes 3-5 days to get it back and it costs way north of $100,000. Not covered by contract.
That’s not including 3-5 days of no revenue.

Fixed field system are fixed field magnets, like on your fridge. Can’t be turned off. And the images don’t even compare. It’s HD vs disposable 35mm cameras.