Hold on there. In what State? In many if not all states, an individual may request a blood count, urinalysis, basic chemistry panel and thyroid testing at their own expense from any lab. I was just in a lab Tuesday and there was sign at the check-in desk proclaiming this.
Furthermore, unlicensed practice of medicine is a misdemeanor or a civil offense in most states unless someone is harmed.
You seem to have a real axe to grind against the medical profession.
Practicing medicine without a license is illegal in all States. The laws are generally vague and all inclusive, be careful not to upset your masters : )
Furthermore, unlicensed practice of medicine is a misdemeanor or a civil offense in most states unless someone is harmed.
You are hoping for a lenient prosecutor aren't you? Most of the time you would be right, but you might even be breaking the law if you get some cold medicine for your children (practicing medicine without a license is extremely broad). I know a midwife who had to pay a fine and agree to work under a doctors supervision or get thrown in jail.
You seem to have a real axe to grind against the medical profession.
Not at all. I just resent that I have to sit in a doctors office for an hour, pay $100 for an office visit, $40 for a lab test and $30 for a prescription when I am smart enough to take a swab to a lab myself.
Take away the licensed monopoly and watch the prices for medical services fall.