Why do Filipino physicians study nursing and go abroad?
...uire to dole out chunk of investment and where will an ordinary doctor without influence and family connections get them? They oftentimes, give and share money to charity. Also, many of our citizen ask for free giveaways and opted to heal themselves rather to seek their help. There is also the increasing malpractice suits for which there are insurances to be paid for to which another portion will be cut off from their income. Why are the rest of Filipino citizens paying a lot of taxes and our politicians are reaping its fruits without them doling out? The feeling of hopelessness in the context of the country’s political uncertainty and stagnant economy is prevalent among the doctors. Many of the physician opted for their family to have financial stability. Here, you will toil for several years without having benefits for yourself like owning a house and car, educational trust for their children. In abroad, it will take you a few months to get all of those. Others thought it as a stepping stone in acquiring a visa and obtain a permanency abroad and to work in the future as doctors. Inorder to enter to work there as a physician you need to pass 3 steps of Medical Licensure Examination which are costly, indefinite and fair to zero chances of getting through it. Many are burnt out from their work as physician. They socialize less and carry hospital r...