http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html Latest comments for the article: Increased patient volume concerns doctors, lawmakers at middletownjournal. http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-121134 where in the constitution does it say that the government will provide health care for all? where in the constitution does it say the government has to provide helath care for illegal aliens? Fri, 15 May 2009 16:09:35 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-121134 2009-05-15T16:09:35Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-121108 In addition to my2cents comment, I also work at an area hospital, and we have been having to cut our hours by 10% per pay period. Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:16 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-121108 2009-05-15T16:00:16Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120940 No health insurance means trying to stay healthy so you don't have to go to the doctor. Unfortunately things don't always go the way you want. Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120940 2009-05-15T14:00:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120921 Socialized medicine does not work. Ask just anyone who has lived in Europe or Canada. Folks who have money in Canada come here for surgery...yep it's “free” (everyone pays higher taxes for it to be “free”) and they come here to pay. Fri, 15 May 2009 13:57:14 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120921 2009-05-15T13:57:14Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120901 There is too much abuse of the Emergency Room system at Childrens. At times I had to take my son there for a broken bone, there were so many ppl there with kids who only had a cold, or a fever...hardly an emergency. Fri, 15 May 2009 13:32:59 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120901 2009-05-15T13:32:59Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120848 Yes Groucho and Libertarian all children should be responsible for their own health care. And if their parents can't find a job or are too worthless that's their responsibility too. Fri, 15 May 2009 12:48:46 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120848 2009-05-15T12:48:46Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120817 Healthcare is not a right - it's a luxury. If you wish to receive healthcare, it is YOUR responsibility to purchase it (or purchase insurance). Fri, 15 May 2009 12:35:34 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-120817 2009-05-15T12:35:34Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120814 The biggest problem with healthcare is involvement from the federal government. The federal government has NO authority to be involved with healthcare. Fri, 15 May 2009 12:31:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120814 2009-05-15T12:31:20Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120777 Medicaid allows recipients to go to the ER for anything. These people use the ER as their general practitioner. Fri, 15 May 2009 11:59:02 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120777 2009-05-15T11:59:02Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120756 What's missing from this discussion??? How about the influx of illegal immigrants? California has had to close countless emergency rooms due to illegal invasion. Fri, 15 May 2009 11:31:23 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120756 2009-05-15T11:31:23Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120740 Bob, you couldn't be more wrong about hospitals not eating the cost. As an employee of an area hospital, I can tell you, I can feel it! They have taken away every little extra thing they used to give the employees to show appreciation. Fri, 15 May 2009 11:22:54 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120740 2009-05-15T11:22:54Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120727 How about this for a choice? You pay for your health care, either through insurance or as you go, and I'll pay for mine. Fri, 15 May 2009 10:46:04 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-120727 2009-05-15T10:46:04Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120698 "Allowing" people to be uninsured? Maybe many choose to spend their money on other things instead of insurance, like I do. Fri, 15 May 2009 10:18:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120698 2009-05-15T10:18:20Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120619 We already HAVE socialized medicine. When people can't afford "traditional" healthcare, they go to emergency rooms. Fri, 15 May 2009 05:56:29 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120619 2009-05-15T05:56:29Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120574 Gee, what a choice; I get no health care at all under GOP vs. national health care under Obama and the Dems. Fri, 15 May 2009 04:02:21 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120574 2009-05-15T04:02:21Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120573 Anon, Is allowing 50 million Americans to go uninsured a viable option? Typical Right Wing response. Fri, 15 May 2009 03:52:32 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120573 2009-05-15T03:52:32Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120535 You think that's bad? Just wait till Obama gets national healthcare socialized. Fri, 15 May 2009 03:20:03 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/increased-patient-volume-concerns-doctors-lawmakers-120507.html?cxtype=rss_120507&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-120535 2009-05-15T03:20:03Z