PART II- WHAT IF ??????????
The idea is to create a medical healthcare system that satisfies all parties involved. That would be the healthcare user, the healthcare provider, any government agencies involved, private companies offering healthcare coverage, pharmacies, and laboratories. One idea I had was to realize that this is, and will probably be a democratic and capitalistic society. As much as I hate that word, capitalism, if you are educated, be used to our advantage.
Over the years that I have been in practice, one of the greatest tools I have for changing peoples' lifestyles and their view of potential healthcare risks is money. For example, if I am trying to tell a patient that drinking soft drinks would be to their disadvantage but they reply that "Oh, I couldn't live wihout my soft drinks". In order to persuade them I tell them that if they don't listen to advise that would benefit them medically in the future, then it is best for me as "I would be glad to take all their money when they have problems due to poor lifestyle." I also say that "it is in my patients best interests to supply the best information possible to them, but it is in my best interests if they don't listen because I will make more money that way". Of course, I am not serious but it usually gets a response of "Well if that's the case, I'd rather not drink the soft drinks and save the money".
So you see that people are more interested in money then their health. Thai is because this society has trained them that money is the most important issue. We can use this to our benefit.


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