$5 Doctor

[LightningCrash]

When Dohner started practicing medicine in Rushville in 1955, he charged the going rate around town for an office visit: $2.

Now it is $5.

This in an era when the cost of healthcare has steadily risen, when those who don't have medical insurance often forgo seeing a doctor. But not Dohner's patients. He doesn't even accept medical insurance — says it's not worth the bother.

"I always just wanted to be a doctor to help people with their medical problems and that's all it's for .," the 87-year-old family physician says. "It was never intended to make a lot of money."

http://news.yahoo.com/5-doctor-practices-medicine-bygone-era-180340207--finance.html

Very cool. Good man.

 

[dennishoddy]

I can remember home visits by Doctors. Certain days for home visits, but if you were really sick they would come after hours.

I see there is a modern program in OKC? I see the ad on the news. Good for those that are homebound.

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I read this a day or so ago, what an awesome story.

 

[mightymouse]

"He's the only one like him." That sums the story up nicely. They do not make 'em like that anymore.