Quote:If you think that we don't have enough doctors..the answer probably has more to do with reducing the cost of education than with lowering standards of care or accreditation.
I don't know that the problem is "not enough doctors" in the US as much as it is too many specialists and not enough doctors in the right geographical places.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shortage-of...ient-care/
Quote:Shortage of primary care physicians could threaten patient care
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/rura...tes-to-act
Quote:Rural doctor shortage spurs states to act
I can drive past 10 major medical office buildings in a five minute cruise around the area. I can guarantee you that situation does not exist in Bumfuck, Iowa.
There are many aspects to this problem and I don't think our political system is up to the challenge.