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A rule premised upon the patient’s ability to self-diagnose prior to visiting the ER is a highly implausible and cruelly transparent cost-saving measure that will be paid with human lives. 

Because Medicaid patients typically have lower incomes (as compared to privately-insured patients), they face more hurdles to obtaining care.  Transportation costs to get to-and-from medical appointments, unpaid time off of work, and childcare can be cost-prohibitive and make it impossible to make their appointment.

As a PT, his job is to support his patients.  So we ensure that his liability and legal concerns are covered, so he doesn’t even have to think about those things. This makes him feel more confident walking into the clinic.

You have been retained to help the patient, not to investigate her.  By using accusatory language, even in your personal notes, you reinforce an anti-helpful dynamic that is far from a partnership.  If your goal is to build a relationship with your patient, then speak with her in plain language, document your notes using non-judgmental words, and trust her.

Why did we need to move from physician-driven healthcare into patient-focused care?  Or from attorney-run cases to client-centered lawyering?  Why are we so blind to the importance of building actual relationships with those we serve?