There you have it. Our over burdened healthcare system is a feature, not a bug.
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That isn’t our healthcare system that is Canada. After all Idaho is a province of Canada isn’t it?
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The system’s creator created a great system…
The Captain
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I made up my mind to quit cursing the frustrations and inefficiencies of our medical system and start being thankful for all the love inherent there, both divine and human.
The pastor has no suggestions for, or even thoughts about, improvement of the ‘system’ except to look at it from a spiritual angle. His writing is all about the unworldly worldly perspective, of course, but there is also an inherent resignation to it. That is quite sad.
Thoughts and Prayers, as always.
Pete
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The American public knows better.
But who listens to us? Certainly not Mr. Sleaze.
Next time he is sick or in an accident, send T&P–not doctors, nurses, EMTs, ambulances, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Paul replied: “I woke up at 3 a.m. this morning and had a revelation about the ER situation that said taking care of God’s people is a messy business. And to get people out of those hallways would require turning someone away.”
No. I would require multiple things, many of which you can not change.
Number one, demographics. Boomers are retiring. Medicine is like any other profession, demographically “top heavy” with a population bust behind it.
Number two, you don’t make healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, etc) over night. There are no short cuts. I often see articles talking about how there aren’t enough residency slots, etc., etc., without one thought about what it takes to learn, teach, and develop a caregiver. It takes time and most importantly, patient contact/interaction. The old adage of “10,000 hours to master a skill” can only be reduced if you want to produce an inferior product.
Number three, burn out is a very real problem. I know about a dozen nurses that have quit nursing to become real estate agents. DW & I both retired early in part from burn out.
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While published in Idaho, I believe this story took place in Kentucky. Apart from the geography, Canada wouldn’t want them.
I admire Paul and Margie’s positive attitude and conviction to their faith. I think their pastor is missing the part about Jesus fighting against the unjust status quo.
Thanks for sharing.
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