2006-06-13 17:38:05 · 9 answers · asked by John V 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Doctors are taught to treat symptoms not fix problems, it is that simple. The money will stop flowing is you actually fix a problem. It is usually not the doctors fault however, it is how they are trained and it is all most know how to do.
2006-06-14 17:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Know it all 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It seems that you are on to something here.
Why do most doctors seem like glorified drug pushers these days?
Did you know the pharmaceutical companies can track which drugs doctors prescribe?
What would bring the most cash into the coffers of the medical industry these days? a) let people die b) heal and cure people OR c) let people live for a long time in a sickly condition that requires medical help, lots of tests and expensive medicines.
Why do drugs cost MORE here than anywhere else?
2006-06-13 17:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consuming drugs does not equal health. They have their place in treating diseases, however society in the US generally want and expect "quick fixes" and believe that medications/drugs are the best way for that. They ignore or resist other ways instructed to them by health professionals in lifestyle changes need to prevent and/or manage many health problems.
Pharmaceutical companies take advantage of this by advertising their prescription drugs to public. They often paint a picture of there drug as the answers to “what ails you”.
2006-06-13 18:07:25 · answer #3 · answered by Calina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One...in spite of having the drugs, not everyone has access. Two...the USA is over-medicated in some cases. Antibiotics stop working and new untreatable strains develop.
2006-06-13 17:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by theory75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably due to our extreme diversity in comparison to other countries. i'm beginning to think we need some kind of changes to our healthcare system though. seems like a lot of people can't afford or otherwise have access to the best medications for what ails them. not sure of the best solution.
2006-06-13 17:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by canary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were a country hungry for drugs
2006-06-13 17:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is all business.....it is the best business they have..coming up with a million medicines for people to buy...insurance money. why would they find the cure if they can have you lingering around for the money.
2006-06-13 17:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by gela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yah something is ******* wrong and you know what is wrong the ******* goverment is wrong they are the bigest bullshiters i have seen.
2006-06-13 17:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by billy_rules16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have a question?
2006-06-13 17:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋