[voisin]

> why is the healthcare system so broken in the first place, that you need to take charge of your own diagnosis and treatment

Doctors have many patients and limited time. Patients have one concern (themselves) with many more available hours to think about that one case.

It is no different than lawyers, teachers, etc etc. you have to advocate for yourself because you have much more time to dedicate to your situation than they do. Think of professionals as conduits of expertise that you can rely on to a degree but are best used to augment your passion for your situation.

In other words, I don’t think this particular issue warrants calling the healthcare system broken (though there are many other reasons to do so).