What a Joke

[SICU/ER NURSE]

I found this little paragraph on an website for Anesthesia Residents for the University of Kansas Medical Center. Ironically enough, I ended up on this website from a link off of the KUMC Nurse Anesthesia site!

"Also, as of November 13, 2001, the Bush administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly HCFA) have issued their final ruling, stating that physician supervision will be required in all Medicare and Medicaid participating hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (2). This is a strong affirmation by the federal government that anesthesiology is the practice of medicine and that physician involvement will be demanded in the care of all patients in this country."

Hmm....Makes you wonder which program they are in support of!

What a joke.

[SICU/ER NURSE]

I don't look at it as stirring the pot or the old CRNA vs. MDA issue, but rather keeping us informed on what anesthesiologists are being taught. If this kind of crap is being pumped into their heads when they are in school, then what are they going to think of CRNA's when they are out there working with us.

I agree completely that we are trying to compare two totally different professions that have similar functions. Being able to stay autonomous in our profession by not having to be "supervised" or practice with a doctor is of the greatest importance. The supply and demand need for CRNA's will be there, but what about the rules and regulations that govern us? They can change pretty easily!

That surprises me about Hillary, isn't Bill's mommy a CRNA??

[pigtails]

And?

http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~53~2630298,00.html

I read this and tort reform is not even the main topic. If you think it [tort reform] doesn't affect, you are not thinking outside the box.

End of discussion.

If you guys don't want political talk on this site, don't keep bringing it up. Otherwise, I feel it is my right to respond. I won't initiate it, but I will respond.

Thank you & Happy New Year to everyone.

[pigtails]

You can stereotype all you want, but hear it from the horse's mouth, socialized medicine does not work.

http://www.larryelder.com/economics/healthcare.htm

[sway]

If you guys don't want political talk on this site, don't keep bringing it up. Otherwise, I feel it is my right to respond. I won't initiate it, but I will respond.

Thank you & Happy New Year to everyone.

No need to get upset. I'm the one that asked, and thank you for responding. Politics are integral to the medical profession and therefore are completely appropriate to discuss here.

[afanccrn]

Great link! I've heard alot about the concept of socialized medicine, but never straight "from the horse's mouth". BTW, I've been reading this board for quite some time and have enjoyed your input in many threads.

-Amy