I trained as a nurse in the 1960s and have seen a total change in the practice of medicine since then.
In my opinion, the worst change has occurred in the last 15-20 years, with the Catholic Church run hospitals first buying up secular hospitals, then buying up secular medical practices. Once your primary physician become an ‘employee’ of a religiously run hospital, they must follow the churches religious doctrine. This prevents that physician from advising or even discussing many options for reproduction choices and end of life choices.
Personally, I've been blessed with a local independent physician. When my partner of 29 years was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer, our physician was totally supportive of my partners end of life decisions and actively assisted in the process. A physician who could practice inside Providence in addition to having admitting privileges would not end have been able to discuss options for end of life.
AugieH. Your father was exactly as I remember my family’s physician. House calls, appointments within days, doctor’s office with their on lab, etc.
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