What one is doing

On the cross, Jesus said, "Forgive them, because they don't know what they are doing."

I soon realize that it is in fact a great compliment to say someone knows what he is doing. Take our famous weekly magazine as an example, medical incident is - once again - under the spotlight. The conclusion they are driving at is simple: public hospital provides substandard care. Their recommendation also seems simple enough: the government should put in more money for the health of the poor.

Even if the government follows, the problem is not solved - it gets deeper. Trust on public doctor is damaged. But what the hell is wrong if these lousy doctors cannot be trusted ?

The answer is not difficult for those who think with more than one synapse. It is plain fact that patients and relatives are more critical to health care professions now than - say - 20 years ago. Decisions are challenged and minor slips become major headings on newspaper. Capable doctors have the choice to leave this hostile environment and set up their own business; the scum, not the cream of the cream, rises to the top - and remains. Who is going to suffer ?

How about that more money ? It cannot keep good doctors in the system - the monetary gain from private practice is way different. So, the system can only reward the scum.