Originally posted by americandingbat

This is just my opinion, but I think a big part of how our medical and pharmaceutical industries got to the terrible state of corruption they're now in is that we asked our doctors and scientists to be gods,

I would add to this opinion by adding that the basis of what our physicians and healthcare industry does is based on the dollar. For example, an uncertain diagnosis by a doctor can often be confirmed by an expensive lab test that they may not be reimbursed adequately for. As a result, the doctor will delay the test to absolutely confirm the diagnosis until more severe symptoms show up. How many have gone to the doctor for an injured foot and sent home after being told it was a sprain based on your symptoms? Days later, when you return in greater pain it is decided to do an x-ray where it is confirmed you broke a bone in your foot.