What we have here is a strong case of self-induced paranoia coupled with egotistical arrogance on the part of man to think that there is a cure for every ailment under the sun.
“Not only is she taking charge of her own health care, she’s also doing her part not to squander the resources of our overburdened health care system.”
This is an implication of the Law of Demand. Scarcity drives prices in industries such as health care. Unfortunately, humans do not understand ‘knowledgable physicians’ are more scarce than Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.
Oh, to return to the days of “Rub some grass on it” or “Toughen up” or when humans considered the ‘days to be lived’ as more scarce than the ‘knowledge of doctors’ charged with artificially prolonging lives by renderring faux remedies for suckers.
Also, a wonderful example of “I am Joe’s [insert vital organ here]” can be found in Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. Thanks for the reminder, Dr. Ellen.
