4 Our health department, hospital and school systems now provide nurses in every public school in Owensboro-Daviess County. Compared with the rest of Kentucky, we have a shortage of primary care physicians in Daviess County. However, some doctors advertise for new patients regularly. Perhaps many people who are looking for a new doctor do not read the newspaper. 5 Lack of Fairness and Courtesy Instead of more doctors, some say we should emphasize a health system that treats all people fairly.
Some patients can be unfair and rude to staff as well.
Some people have a harder time getting appointments, wait longer in lobbies, and feel others receive preferential treatment. On the other hand, many people do not show up when they have appointments. Recent Findings Better educated, higher income people are also healthier. 1 Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients report that it takes an average of 90 days to see the doctor - 7.5 times longer than what was reported by insured patients. Many people live in areas that are not near health care facilities.