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Old 04-09-2008, 08:08 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I don't believe doctors support universal healthcare for a moment. I had a long conversation with my physician about it, and he and his colleagues adamantly oppose it. They are already bogged down with paperwork that takes far too much time away from their practice. If the government interfers, they expect alot more formalities and extra compliance work.

I think the survey is skewed, which wouldn't be the first time this has happened.
The AMA does support a universal health care plan. Medicare is already a form of socialized medicine. You think doctors want to treat the elderly and not get paid?
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