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<blockquote data-quote="Flipx99" data-source="post: 6236950" data-attributes="member: 562352">There is some wait...I don&#039;t believe there is &quot;no wait&quot; ever..I am basing this off threads from Candaidans that have commented on waiting of upwards of 7 months to see a specialist about some kind of gastrointestial disorder. Is this anecdotal, maybe. I am certain the wait depends on the number of doctors available in your area.--------Here&#039;s an example of a health choice I am making. I recently started training rather strenously because I wanted to run a 5k. In the process, I have developed some sort of injury to my knee which causes pain when I run. My PCP referred me to a specialist (who I will see in 7 total days from my visit with my PCP) who I *think* will reccomend me getting a MRI. I think all I need is a brace.&nbsp; The MRI will cause me to have some money out of pocket, whereas a consultation where I may just need a brace is essentially covered. In a system where medical care was free, I&#039;d just get the MRI, but because I have to pay for it, I am making choices that lower the cost for everyone. I am sure the results of the MRI will say I need a brace. So, why not fit for the brace now, and if that proves to be ineffective, go for the MRI later.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Flipx99, post: 6236950, member: 562352"] There is some wait...I don't believe there is "no wait" ever.. I am basing this off threads from Candaidans that have commented on waiting of upwards of 7 months to see a specialist about some kind of gastrointestial disorder. Is this anecdotal, maybe. I am certain the wait depends on the number of doctors available in your area. -------- Here's an example of a health choice I am making. I recently started training rather strenously because I wanted to run a 5k. In the process, I have developed some sort of injury to my knee which causes pain when I run. My PCP referred me to a specialist (who I will see in 7 total days from my visit with my PCP) who I *think* will reccomend me getting a MRI. I think all I need is a brace. The MRI will cause me to have some money out of pocket, whereas a consultation where I may just need a brace is essentially covered. In a system where medical care was free, I'd just get the MRI, but because I have to pay for it, I am making choices that lower the cost for everyone. I am sure the results of the MRI will say I need a brace. So, why not fit for the brace now, and if that proves to be ineffective, go for the MRI later. [/QUOTE]

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