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It's far from only in the US. In my experience, hospitals in Germany are far worse in this regard. It depends greatly on who is getting paid how much for what. The US is far better for this, but unfortunately it is not affordable for most.
I have alopecia and every dermatologist I visited was either unwilling or unable to help me. It sucks to be a Kassenpatient
I assume that you are german? I have experienced similar here with dermatologists but for allergies. I went to 4 different allergists over a 8 month period to simply get tested to be able to get an epipen which could potentially save my life. This in the US took one next day visit with a doctor. Later (in the US) I saw specialists that put a lot of research into my allergies and time and attention into it. I got nothing here in Germany.
As mentioned before, despite this, I would rather support the german system though. It has its problems like everywhere, but it is at least available to everyone at more affordable prices.
Yes, I am.
I was in all three healthcare systems, the Army's freie Heilsfürsorge, private insured as a child over my dad and now with statutory health insurance and let me tell you, the differences are jarring.
10% of my wage before taxes go away for my health insurance and all I get are doctors and specialist who don't care and do the absolute bare minimum for me. Of course I'm complaining on a higher level but it's fucked nonetheless.
I have often wondered about the private insurance (not that I can afford it). I've only been on AOK I can only assume that the care is much much better with private insurance?
I only know private insurance is more expensive, has shorter waiting times and better care but can only be done if you're a public servant or have an income above a certain treshold. Also private insurance can say no and it's very difficult to go back to statutory health insurance from private insurance.