I'm with ya, Deepwater.........doctors probably kill more people than guns every year.
But....we'd still be worse off with out them......you just have to hunt for the good ones......
I was very lucky to have one of the best in the eastern US as my ortho doc.
after studying basic meds for my job (I have to take a course every few years to keep my officers license) I understand a litlle more than the average sick guy. now.. living in a third world country I have a chance to see some really weird 'home remedies' that people actually believe in and are prescribed some of this stupid stuff by 'doctors'. it's amazing how gullible people are.
and it's socialized health. the state hospital kills more people than it saves and I've told my wife that if anything ever happens to me to never take me to the state hospital. we use a private clinic and pay VERY little compared to US prices. but it is good care.
anyway, hope your current care is more competent than the first