Did you know that your annual physical is now "free"*? Yep, glory be to the 0ne who passed the bill that will eventually drive all health insurers out of business, and will force each and every one of us to submit to government control.
Speaking of such, did you know your doctor is now required to ask about your lifestyle during this visit? Things like "your weight, exercise, family life, smoking, sexual abuse(!), and even to ask if you wear seat belts"--and they're required to make sure your answers are in your still-private (for now) medical record (my answers to these questions will all be the same: "It's none of the government's business.")
But they're not going to be allowed to listen to new concerns you may have about current issues that may be moving out of control, or any new issues. Basically, they're being told to ignore your health, and focus on whether you're doing what the government mandates you should be doing.
*Disclaimers: your free annual physical only involves conversation with your doctor concerning current, managed conditions. No other concerns may be discussed, and new conditions are not covered. You will be required to reschedule your appointment to discuss any new concerns, and pay out the ass to cover your doctor's uncompensated expenses for your "free" annual physical.
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And don't forget: "Do you have guns in the house?" That's been floated as a potential question (And a doctor I know has threatened to become a "criminal" by refusing to ask if that question becomes mandated.)
ReplyDeleteAnd the correct answer is: "It's none of the government's business."
DeleteToo bad more doctors won't refuse to ask the stupid questions.