10 sats \ 5 replies \ @south_korea_ln OP 10 Oct \ parent \ on: As Doctors’ Walkout Drags On, Some South Koreans Are Losing Patience news
It's of course much more nuanced than that, but in essence, yes, doctors are afraid of losing their privileged position in society. The increase in # of doctors also isn't that high, accounting for the fact doctors per capita is already on the low end compared to other developed countries.
Ok so price controls appears to be part of the problem too (unsurprisingly)
Another thing I get annoyed at with doctors is that they seem to think having a specialization entitles them to get paid more. Even if there is a shortage of primary care, they think that because a dermatologist has more specialized training they must get paid more than primary care physicians
They subscribe to the labor theory of value without realizing the problems it causes for the efficient distribution of medical services
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They subcribe to the theory of greed and ego.
I'm a doctor which means I am better than you and deserve more money than you
Korean doctors in particular have huge egos
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keep salary per capita high by limiting supply
not complicated
These doctors striking should lose their licenses
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These doctors striking should lose their licenses
I think that was one of the ways the government tried putting pressure on doctors/hospitals but to no avail. It really feels like a stalemate at this point.
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South Korea has a fertility rate = 0.5, replacement is 2.1
More people need to die before the stalemate ends.
If more senior citizens die, government can save money on senior medical care and social security.
it's a win win for de-population
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