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		echelon 18 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: It's just a virus, the E.R. told him – days later,... Not if you count the cost of errors. Also, just bring in more affordable doctors from overseas. Have them take a test to qualify. US doctor comp is much higher than any of our peer states due to industry protectionism. Other industries don't put a cap on training and licensing and haven't been so distorted.

lazide 18 days ago [–]

Personally, I haven’t had a US born doctor in ages. In most areas it’s typically Chinese, Indian, or Vietnamese. Nurses it’s almost as common too.

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