I agree with Kevin. A pro active approach to treating patients would be a refreshing change. Im not talking about taking meds for years to possibly ward off a serious disease. Most people wouldnt do it. If there was a shot or series of shots to protect from serious diseases then it would be more successful than a daily pill.

If a patient sees a doctor trying to avoid a more serious problem later, then the doctor should help them. This only would work if the doctor had already established a relationship with the patient. There are too many hypocondriacs and drug users out there. For instance, if I go to the doc for a upper respitory infection, I already know I will become sick from the antibiotics. My doc should treat me for both issues.

There are so many flaws with our health care system and medications. All too often a PCP becomes a puppet of whatever the drug reps who visit them are pushing. In other countries there are different regulations and standards drugs must pass before hitting the shelves. From what I understand, other countries are much quicker at getting products out to the public.

The Guardisil shot should be better explained to the public. It was offered to my daughter by our PCP when I asked about her shot records. I was already planning on having her get the shots, I wanted to see if my PCP would offer it. My PCP did offer it and explained it very well. However, there was not even one brochure in his waiting room about it. This should be available to boys too.