“I’ve had to wait 8 weeks to see a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer. Will seem him next week. Waits to see specialists will likely always be a part of the system. I just hope that someone who needed the visit more than I do got in in time.”
Okay, color me confused. I worked for a derm group for 4 years. They specialize in, well, skin and skin cancer. Do you need MOHS?
Does this “specialist” take Medicaid? Because, not all “specialists” are required to take Medicaid even if they take Medicare. Ask them. I dare you.
I really, also, cannot fathom this thought process. So, you are willing to forfeit your potential skin cancer for a couple of zits? Some actinic/seborrheic keratoses, some atypical moles? Melanoma does not play and is a very deadly cancer.
Whatever. I’m pretty much done here. It’s very apparent that you have no idea about the in’s and out’s of this wonderful (for now) healthcare system that we do have. All you see is “Access for everyone!! WOOT!”
It’s just not that simple. And you can certainly forget about sub-specialty care like skin-cancer dermatologists once you get what you want. It’s NPs and PAs all of the way until you or one of your family members ends up in the hospital dying. I have worked in this business for 20+ years. I would never pretend to know how to operate a website or even make a solvent business out of it, yet many people feel they “know” how the back engines of healthcare work. NPR and PBS don’t even begin to touch on it.
The ole’ rhetoric of fear-mongering is going to be very apparent at this point, so I’m done. Stick a fork in me.
Peace