Apparently, per my physician, the number of wellness visits in a year is up to the "discretion" of the "practicing" GP.
Honestly, I think he is padding his wallet. Just because I am a senior citizen, it doesn't mean that I am terminally ill.
As I said previously, the concept of wellness visits is so foreign to me. I always thought you go to the doctor because you are sick or sustain an injury, or if you suspect you may have a problem. Otherwise staying away is the safest option.
Doctors make too many mistakes.
People are too trusting.
I had a friend who was a strong robust mountain woman who would walk 20kms at a time. SHe was Italian and had been a farmer and had thick long black hair - a picture of health.
One day she told me she had been diagnosed with leukaemia. She was proud of her beautiful hair and when offered chemo etc she declined because she didn't want to lose her hair. However her three sons convinced her to go ahead with treatment. She succuмbed and took their advice.
Within a year she was dead. RIP. I don't think she ever got a second opinion. I believe if she had refused treatment she would still be alive today.
I am also wary of routine testing for cancer like pap smears, breast cancer testing etc. etc.
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