Sunday August 23, 2009 at 15:31
“RAM LA Results
The following totals are from patient records in hand and, due to an unknown number of misplaced papers and lost data, are lower than actual numbers.6,344 patients registered for 14,561 patient encounters (approximately 2.3 services per patient)
3,827 volunteers, largely non-medical support (It is believed that patient encounters could have doubled if medical professionals licensed in states other than California had been allowed to volunteer their services at this clinic.)
3,182 dental patients – 2, 274 teeth extracted and 5,438 teeth saved, 1,889 cleanings
2,266 vision care patients with 1,984 pairs of prescription eyeglasses made on site and fitted
8,775 general medical visits
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Some of the grim statistics reflecting the status quo of health care
