On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:51:06 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> blake murphy > wrote:
>
>> >We spend a LOT of money covering our asses.
>> >
>> >Right Goomba? I know you have seen this as much, if not more, than I
>> >have.
>> >
>>
>> the idea that malpractice judgments are responsible for high health
>> care costs just isn't true. it's more republican propaganda for 'tort
>> reform,' i.e., protection for corporations against having to pay for
>> their misdeeds.
>
>Blake Hon', I assure you that you are very mistaken.
>
>I'm too tired right now to type out all the examples but suffice it to
>say that you have not been there, seen that. It runs far, FAR deeper
>than just lawyers fees when it comes to the "Cover your Ass" mentality
>and the sheer waste of money and materials and over-regulation that that
>entails costing even more.
>
>It's as complicated at a spiderweb.
>
>Or the internet.
>
>You don't work there. I do. I see the complexity of the sheer waste that
>goes on, and the NECESSITY of that waste due to legal issues.
>
>It sux.

this is just another aspect of a system that's not really oriented to
delivering health care. if the insurance industry (both health
insurance and malpractice insurance) are to make a profit, somebody
pays. that money doesn't go to health care.

most doctors are no so inept that they have to cover their asses in
such a way. but if they don't, guess what - no insurance.

your pal,
blake