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Re:Bias in radiology resident selection against the obese an... by analog31 on Thursday November 12, 2020 @06:30PM (#25076759)
Where do you get to choose a doctor? I have a "primary care doctor" but if I had to choose another one, it would be an arduous process. And I have to pay a large premium to visit her rather than just going to urgent care. So for most situations, I effectively get whatever doctor is on shift when I go to the clinic.

Realistically, adding any non essential criteria to my search would narrow my choices down to possibly a very small number.

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Re:Bias in radiology resident selection against the obese an... by C19is20 on Thursday November 12, 2020 @06:56PM (#25076998)
...lived in several European countries, and have friends/ family in others (also two siblings in USA) - always been able to choose my doctor(s).
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Re:Bias in radiology resident selection against the obese an... by lotsofpulp on Thursday November 12, 2020 @07:39PM (#25077353)
I’ve always chosen my doctor in the US. I’ve always had HDHP PPO health insurance. Even if you don’t have health insurance, you can call any office and make an appointment unless they’re a specialist requiring referral.

Many parents even interview pediatricians before choosing who to go with.

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