What if there aren't straightforward explanations to what needs to be done? Should I not trust my Dr because they can't bring complex medical concepts down to my level? Do clients of software development companies require that the developer explain things in "clear terms" for them? I thought we called that marketing wank.
Drs, nurses, and all other medical professionals are required to do training/recertification in my country. I "inherently trust" them because the system allows me to.
As for private vs. socialized, that will always be a point of contention. Some people want to be able to choose, but even being able to choose shows some amount of (and I hate this word) privileges. The vast majority of people simply do not have the financial means to "choose" a Dr in a privatized system; if they can even get access to one.
My mechanic might know what to do, but his incentives can include things that are in opposition to mine, such making more money from an issue (real or not), doing less work, even getting more social attention and status for making their work more important.
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I agree with the statement about privatized - and that wasn't what I was referring to. You had said that they public health care listened better, I wanted to refute that. I also recognize that in private health care your insurance and ability to pay impact the health care you receive. I don't think that is the best mechanism to provide good care for the entire population.
All I am saying is that if they can't explain things better than take this pill, than I wouldn't trust them. Like I said, I trust their education (which is the certifications) but I will certainly run questions up the flagpole if I have them. They shouldn't be given "god like" carte blanche status in terms of no questions.
That last question is a tough one - I would wager it is because everyone knows someone who has had some bad experiences, and there have been many a story about seriously effed up medical experiences. Most people can't do statistics and then get deeply concerned that the likelihood that they might have bad experience then spills over into lack of trust. That's my two second hot take.
Drs, nurses, and all other medical professionals are required to do training/recertification in my country. I "inherently trust" them because the system allows me to.
As for private vs. socialized, that will always be a point of contention. Some people want to be able to choose, but even being able to choose shows some amount of (and I hate this word) privileges. The vast majority of people simply do not have the financial means to "choose" a Dr in a privatized system; if they can even get access to one.
Why do we trust professionals so little?