@shmerdloff

Yup: our medical system is all wrong. If every "paper pusher" (= claims deniers and insurance processors, tho now working on keyboards) were transformed into a caregiver, we could have abundant doctors and nurses, and better medical care available at equivalent cost. I saw plenty of warm bodies at my hospital, but few were in patient's rooms, or talking with patients. Busy busy workers. Also, most were immigrants. I interviewed every person who visited my room (last hospitalization) and delighted in meeting earnest immigrant workers from at least 4 continents! This group included doctors, nurses, aids and housekeeping or diet staff members. I was very grateful to all of them. But I am also aware that their home countries need their expertise.