Many in US get too much medical care: survey

For sure - but wrong reason.

Forty-two percent of US doctors believe that their patients are getting too much medical care, according to a survey published Monday which suggests fears of malpractice suits may be to blame.

A total of 28 percent said they felt they were treating their patients too aggressively, while 45 percent said one of every 10 patients they saw daily had issues that could have been dealt with by phone, by email or by a nurse.

"Defensive medicine" does not add to the care of the patient - by definition.

Americans get too much medical care because we pay for treating illnesses of choice.

When that stops, and it comes out of pocket, then Americans will get the right amount.