The future of medicine is here

THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE  IS HERE Have you recently gone to your doctor and  noticed some changes?  His waiting room is now called  a reception area. He is very concerned in cutting down the cycle time of you the patient, and you are limited to 7 minutes with him.   In the past he was reimbursed for his time and expertise,  but now non-traditional visits are handled by  phone consultations, smart phones, e-mail, or video chats.  The offices want your registration forms  completed by way of mail or computer so everything is available when you come in.  If you require 15 minutes or more, you will put you in  slots where he is not as busy.  His  practice is now being labeled  “patient centered medicine” rather than  "primary care medicine".His usual jovial personality has changed, and you no longer can engage  in meaningful conversation about you, your health, nor even the state of Obama care.  He asks the questions, and you answer yes or no. When  your doctor enters the room, he is now carrying a laptop computer.  Sometimes he will  put it on his lap, but  soon notices that the heat may fry his testicles,  and puts the computer on the counter.  All the information you’re giving him seems overwhelming to him as he mutters under his breath and begins typing.  He  no longer is looking at you, but  remains focused  on t...
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