Barry wants to take my sedatatives away when the dr "violates" me

[PICK3]

wtf???


Study: Colonoscopies often come with costly, unnecessary sedation - HealthPop - CBS News


They're basically giving them a luxury that is not strictly necessary," said study author, Dr. Soeren Mattke, a senior Rand Corp. scientist. That matters because policymakers are trying to rein in rising medical costs

 

[mrplunkey]

Welcome to clinicoeconomics!

It will be the new norm shortly.

 

[PICK3]

Welcome to clinicoeconomics!

It will be the new norm shortly.

I'll bring my own seds from home

 

[mrplunkey]

I'll bring my own seds from home

Hoarding has its advantages.

 

[PICK3]

Hoarding has its advantages.

me thinks the $500 savings will discourage this preventative procedure and cost Uncle Sug moar in the long run



just sayin'


The extra treatment added an average of about $500 to an insured patient's bill in 2009, and $150 to a Medicare bill.

 

[nangiggles]

In CR gastroscopys are done with topical throat anesthesia and wide awake that's what you get with socialized medicine.... needless to say I got mine privately/paying

 

[mrplunkey]

me thinks the $500 savings will discourage this preventative procedure and cost Uncle Sug moar in the long run



just sayin'


The extra treatment added an average of about $500 to an insured patient's bill in 2009, and $150 to a Medicare bill.

That's a key element of the new health care -- curb demand.

 

[nydj66]

wtf???


Study: Colonoscopies often come with costly, unnecessary sedation - HealthPop - CBS News


They're basically giving them a luxury that is not strictly necessary," said study author, Dr. Soeren Mattke, a senior Rand Corp. scientist. That matters because policymakers are trying to rein in rising medical costs

What do you need sedation for? You don't even need lube.

 

[nydj66]

Welcome to clinicoeconomics!

It will be the new norm shortly.

I would think you'd be ok with stripping the unnecessaries out of entitlements.

 

[rotaredometile]

a little versed and fentanyl goes a long way. Propofol and anesthesia supervision are not needed for low risk screening cases.

Spot on.