Doctor, Doctor.. I am Sick

This morning, I accompanied my little sis to the doctor (dermatologist) to check whether the infections on the web of her feet have improved after a week of applying her prescribed medicines.

I woke up late this morning - half past 10 - (unaware that the doctor's appointment was at 10 am) and thus, we were entertained in the doctor's office a lot later too - doctor's policy (around 1pm). After over a hour and a half of doing nothing, but alternately playing with the clay my sister brought and texting folks, we were finally given an audience.

In less than 15 minutes, the doctor managed to check the problem, give her opinion, give a follow-up prescription and a follow-up appointment. Total bill? 500 pesos.. ka-ching!

Although I couldn't really think of a better way for doctors to meet with their clients, but the very quick paced transaction seems to be worth a lot less than what we were charged. No wonder so many people rely on home-made remedies before bringing the sick to the hospital. Not only do they pay big money for so little service, they also are not given the guarantee that (a) the doctor is completely sure of his diagnosis (ever heard of second opinions?) (b) the doctor knows what he/she's doing (ever heard of freak accidents because of malpractice?)

The intellectual era. Know more, earn more.