My father died in the hospital on a Saturday, instead of Monday. On Friday, one doctor said, "We will see how he does until Monday. Saturday morning, ANOTHER doctor said, "We need to 'pull the plug' NOW." Even though it was my decision, I was outvoted by family members and the new doctor, 4 to 1. When they removed the respirator, my dad …
My father died in the hospital on a Saturday, instead of Monday. On Friday, one doctor said, "We will see how he does until Monday. Saturday morning, ANOTHER doctor said, "We need to 'pull the plug' NOW." Even though it was my decision, I was outvoted by family members and the new doctor, 4 to 1. When they removed the respirator, my dad woke up and waved his arms, but it was too late. I now know that there are two kinds of doctors: Those that "Give HOPE," and Those that "Take it away!" And yet, based upon all I have studied, I believe America still has the BEST -- NOT Perfect -- Healthcare in the World. And my middle daughter is a Doctor. If you don't believe that, go the Canada, or England, or wherever! It is my opinion that neither Government, not Insurance, should have any say in it at all. I don't trust either one.
My father died in the hospital on a Saturday, instead of Monday. On Friday, one doctor said, "We will see how he does until Monday. Saturday morning, ANOTHER doctor said, "We need to 'pull the plug' NOW." Even though it was my decision, I was outvoted by family members and the new doctor, 4 to 1. When they removed the respirator, my dad woke up and waved his arms, but it was too late. I now know that there are two kinds of doctors: Those that "Give HOPE," and Those that "Take it away!" And yet, based upon all I have studied, I believe America still has the BEST -- NOT Perfect -- Healthcare in the World. And my middle daughter is a Doctor. If you don't believe that, go the Canada, or England, or wherever! It is my opinion that neither Government, not Insurance, should have any say in it at all. I don't trust either one.
Actually compared to other industrialized countries, US has the most expensive and the worst outcomes. https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2024/sep/mirror-mirror-2024