Rosie007 said:
I really loved this article! There are so many things I didn't know about the daily tasks that doctors go through.
Given all the commercials that tell society to "ask your doctor if this is right for you," or "discuss this with your doctor," it's no wonder that patients come in with a laundry list. We rarely think about the time required to look into all those issues, or the need to schedule time appropriately.
#8 was funny to me because I always think of that TV Series "House" (filmed in the US) when I think of doctors. LOL. Now I know that's not true, but it's hard not to think about it.
I enjoyed all the points made about GPs! I'm not sure about the differences between the US and other countries, but it seems like there are a lot of similarities.
Sometimes they refer to GPs as PCPs (primary care physicians) in the US, but I'm not sure if that is the same thing. It seems like it is, but just in case it's not, I'll state so here. I like GPs better because PCP is also an acronym for a horrible illicit drug. LOL. It's easy to get them confused.