100% Right-100% of The Time

[BLUEH20]

I recently made a "make believe" visit to my physician for a general complaint of malise.

Had a nice pre-physical chat to explain in detail my issues--sort of like when talking to a service writer.

Next we went to the exam room-sort of like getting the car into the stall.

Lots of test eqipment, tools, lights and things that make noise--very much like my repair facility's and very impressive.

Looked on the wall and saw all kinds of traiing certificates and certifications--very similar to my repair facility.

Got poked, probed, twisted, bent and munipulated--sort of like what happens to my automobile.

Took lots of samples of fluids and such for evaluation--yep--very much like my favorite auto repair shop.

Had a computer hooked up for EKG and ECG--again like hooking up the ole STARscan or DRBII and checking things out..

After all that--had the opprotunity to visit with the Practioner--let's call him the service writer with machanic backup.

Could not find anything wrong with me. Handled me a bill for just over a whole bunch of money.

I asked him a rather honest question--you did not find what is wrong with me; you did not correct anything--why should I pay you-You did not do anything.

In reality world--I just do not think this mind set will get one very far with a physican or a tradesman. - nor shoud it. Just my humble opinion.

Enjoy the New Year!

[Franksredpt]

I asked him a rather honest question--you did not find what is wrong with me; you did not correct anything--why should I pay you-You did not do anything

Yep, just like the service department

[MX-5]

Originally Posted by BLUEH20

I asked him a rather honest question--you did not find what is wrong with me; you did not correct anything--why should I pay you-You did not do anything.

In reality world--I just do not think this mind set will get one very far with a physican or a tradesman. - nor shoud it.

Consider the cost of the tools, equipment, training, building & support staff, and overhead (like liability insurance)............ These costs remain the same whether a fault is repaired or not.

The bill is for expertise above the norm, and time spent.


The difference between the doctor and mechanic are clear......
1: They live in different neighborhoods with different standards of living.
2: Doctors only have to work on 2 models, with all the parts in the same places. Mechanics work on 300+ models from 100 years of production. These have parts hidden in all sorts of strange places!
3: Doctors 'usually' do their work with the engine running.
4: If a doctor makes a mistake, they bury it. A mechanic's mistake will come back forever and ever!

[Hooligan]

Originally Posted by MX-5

Consider the cost of the tools, equipment, training, building & support staff, and overhead (like liability insurance)............ These costs remain the same whether a fault is repaired or not.

The bill is for expertise above the norm, and time spent.


The difference between the doctor and mechanic are clear......
1: They live in different neighborhoods with different standards of living.
2: Doctors only have to work on 2 models, with all the parts in the same places. Mechanics work on 300+ models from 100 years of production. These have parts hidden in all sorts of strange places!
3: Doctors 'usually' do their work with the engine running.
4: If a doctor makes a mistake, they bury it. A mechanic's mistake will come back forever and ever!

Agree!!!

[soonercruiser]

Perhaps consider this! (Make Believe!)
You had a very thorough examination, and battery of tests, that should make you feel good - they all came out normal.

FREE ADVICE- the malaise thing! It's the holiday spirit - lots of food and free time! Now it's back to work for me tomorrow! Gee! I don't feel so good myself now....

Had a front end squeek, that after reading all the forum posts over several years I was convinced it was a bad control arm bushing! (Service manager heard it too at the last oil change) Took it in the shop today....no noise! No way! No matter how we tried! I offered lift time - asked them to hoist it up and look around, as it would be over 36K warranty time by the next oil change anyway!
Everything looked OK! Service manager decided to not charge me since I drove 40 miles to check it out! Am I disappointed??
Yes! (got a set of performance bushings sitting on the shelf at home)
But, NO! Everything is A OK!

[slartyblarfast]

Originally Posted by MX-5

Consider the cost of the tools, equipment, training, building & support staff, and overhead (like liability insurance)............ These costs remain the same whether a fault is repaired or not.

The bill is for expertise above the norm, and time spent.


The difference between the doctor and mechanic are clear......
1: They live in different neighborhoods with different standards of living.
2: Doctors only have to work on 2 models, with all the parts in the same places. Mechanics work on 300+ models from 100 years of production. These have parts hidden in all sorts of strange places!
3: Doctors 'usually' do their work with the engine running.
4: If a doctor makes a mistake, they bury it. A mechanic's mistake will come back forever and ever!

Could not have said it better!!!

[PTC06Peet]

1: They live in different neighborhoods with different standards of living.

2: Doctors only have to work on 2 models, with all the parts in the same places. Mechanics work on 300+ models from 100 years of production. These have parts hidden in all sorts of strange places!
not really... everyone is different, thats why medication needs adjustment or change, anatomy can also be different - veins, arteries, even heart can be on the other side. People also show up in the ER with all sorts of objects hidden in a couple strange places

3: Doctors 'usually' do their work with the engine running.

4: If a doctor makes a mistake, they bury it. A mechanic's mistake will come back forever and ever!
surgeon/mechanic forgets screwdriver in a patient/car it either causes damage or not.
screwdriver causes damage/failure in worst case surgeon loses job,license,faces million$$ lawsuit,never works again; mechanic worst case gets fired goes to work at another shop in another town.

[soonercruiser]

Originally Posted by PTC06Peet

1: They live in different neighborhoods with different standards of living.

4: If a doctor makes a mistake, they bury it. A mechanic's mistake will come back forever and ever![/COLOR]
surgeon/mechanic forgets screwdriver in a patient/car it either causes damage or not.
screwdriver causes damage/failure in worst case surgeon loses job,license,faces million$$ lawsuit,never works again; mechanic worst case gets fired goes to work at another shop in another town.

Mega dittos PTC06Peet!
#4 continued......doc never practices again, or finds less stressful job > lawyer makes killing/patient gets little > many docs quit practicing > patients can no longer get in to see docs, or fees skyrocket > socialized medicine > like Russia, midwives become docs and get paid nothing > lawyer still makes killing > quality of care sucks > people with $$dough go to another country for medical care...
HOPEFULLY NOT WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE U.S.ofA.