The Doctor Will Be With You Shortly?

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One of the most frequent complaints about our medical system is the lack of availability to doctors and facilities, commonly referred to as ?access to care.? Several factors have converged to create this problem, not least among them a decreasing number of doctors, a decreasing number of facilities, an increasing population, and a greater demand for care. A typical doctor?s appointment may take a month to schedule, hardly a help if you?re really sick. A referral to an urgent care clinic reveals ... (more)  

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Last update: 06/01/2005

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