A patient came to see me with lower abdominal pain. Was she interested in my medical opinion? Not really. She was advised to see me by her gynecologist who had advised that the patient undergo a hysterectomy. Was this physician seeking my medical advice? Not really. Was this patient coming to see me as her day was boring and she was bored and needed an activity? Not really. After the visit with me, was the patient planning to return for further discussion of her medical status? Not really. So, what was going on here. What had occurred that day was the result of an insurance company practice that I had thought had been properly interred years ago. The Insurance Reform Hammer - Locked and Loaded. The woman had pelvic pain and consulted with her gynecologist. An ultrasound found a lesion within her uterus. A hysterectomy was advised. The insurance company directed that a 2 nd opinion be solicited. A second gynecologist concurred with the first specialist.
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