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Can I ask a question here?
I have observed, over the years, friends going to the doctor and demanding treatment for perceived ills, taking up the doctor's time. This is no lie. One friend of mine went to his HMO Doctor because he was afraid he was getting an infected hangnail. Doesn't this overuse of the system have an effect on cost and limited resources that could be better used on those who really need the help? What ever happened to common sense?
I worry about the ads for "cures" now for "diseases" people never knew they had, many of which urge the viewer to "See your doctor". How much of the crisis is generated by the fear of folks who are getting older and do not understand that some changes in durability, strength and so on are to be expected? (read "Boomers") And the number of "cures" with the disclaimer for side efects that seem to be worse than the original condition!!
There is an ad for Zoloft. Side effects are staggering, makes me depressed to even think about them!!
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Bob S. former owner of a 1984 silver 944
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