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Originally Posted by Nehkara
Now, which system would a doctor perfer... one where he gets paid $1500 per patient (private) or one where he is paid $500 per patient (public). What would be his motivation to put ANY effort into his work in the public system, in a system where their responsibilities are split?
Note: figures are completely made up, but I strongly believe that a private system would pay doctors significantly more.
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Now you're trying to tell me that every doctor is a money hungry despot, who only cares about their paycheque and not their efficacy or sense of empathy? Lets pretend they are... okay, their motivation in that case is keeping their job and reputation in both. If a doctor puts no effort in their work in the public sector, they still get reported to the same regulatory body and would therefore face the same penalties in both systems. And what reputable private clinic would want to employ a doctor who is under investigation for negligence/incompetence/malpractice?