I agree whole-heatedly with your comment on the "gatekeeper" mentality of the medical industry. Armed with a current copy of "The Merck Manual," some internet research, and local feed store antibiotics, I've successfully self-treated for a few infections.
I can only imagine that retired nurses, field medics, and EMTs (you know, people with real training in this stuff) all being able to legally administer rudimentary healthcare to their local communities would provide much-needed care for a great many cases, thereby increasing the quality of life for many more people.
I can only imagine that retired nurses, field medics, and EMTs (you know, people with real training in this stuff) all being able to legally administer rudimentary healthcare to their local communities would provide much-needed care for a great many cases, thereby increasing the quality of life for many more people.