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by goodkittie396 847 days ago
This is an extremely valid and overlooked point.

I feel frustrated when it seems that so much money somehow is going to preventive care… But when they quantify it, it’s just looks like screening. They ask if I feel safe at home they ask if I want to attend a group weight loss class, when I’m 95 pounds. They, the gatekeeping front desk clerks or nurses, just screen screen screen and check off items on a checklist earning them loads of credit. All that screening results in an approved amount of preventative treatment.

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At least you’re not in need of care, are overweight, and have state medical records. I need something looked at, and the first Dr I went to noticed my weight obviously and told me my issue is weight related and I need to lose weight before getting any further care. They then entered this info into my medical record that synchronizes with every other provider in the state. Now anybody I go to says the same and I still have pain.

How I love socialized medicine!