Health Care

[Corno Dolce]

Soon my wife and I will be buying catfood so that we can save money for meds and what not :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Yes, I have not forgotten to take my meds...:grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:

 

[JHC]

This is one of the most silly questions that could be asked of some one in pain,
How much pain are you in on a scale of 1-10 ? 10 being the most pain you can imagine, two days ago my wife was asked this and I got a bit annoyed and asked the doc what the difference was between 9 and 10 and he said “not quite as much” so I asked but how much is that ?” he glared at me and went on to the next question. Is it me ????

 

[teddy]

No Colin, there are prats in every walk of life. Its just not so funny when they are doctors.

teddy

 

[Dorsetmike]

I think the "scale of 1-x" qualifier to the question is valid; I have been asked it (but "on a scale of 1-5") and quite frankly I don't see a better way of asking a patient how bad the pain is.

Obviously there is no way the answer can be "calibrated" such that the doctor/EMT can exactly quantify it, but to my way of thinking it is far better than answers like "a lot", "very much" "severe" "not too bad" which could be replies to just a straight "How much pain are you in".

 

[White Knight]

I'd really like to hear from some of my fellow members from Canada and Scandinavia regarding their experiences/opinions on their respective health care delivery systems, especially their views as to how these compare to that of America. I for one have always heard that in both Canada and Scandinavia it is considered a right--rather than a privilege--for every citizen to have "cradle to grave" coverage. Is this true--and if it is--how good is the quality/quantity of the services afforded to you and your countrymen? I really look forward to having some feedback on this issue. Thanks.

 

[White Knight]

I'd really like to hear from some of my fellow members from Canada and Scandinavia regarding their experiences/opinions on their respective health care delivery systems, especially their views as to how these compare to that of America. I for one have always heard that in both Canada and Scandinavia it is considered a right--rather than a privilege--for every citizen to have "cradle to grave" coverage. Is this true--and if it is--how good is the quality/quantity of the services afforded to you and your countrymen? I really look forward to having some feedback on this issue. Thanks.

I would like to add that it would be really interesting and informative to hear the opinions and views of any expat Americans currently living in these other countries regarding this topic, as they have had the experience/perspective of having lived under at least 2 differing health care delivery systems. Please weigh in on this.

 

[White Knight]

I would like to add that it would be really interesting and informative to hear the opinions and views of any expat Americans currently living in these other countries regarding this topic, as they have had the experience/perspective of having lived under at least 2 differing health care delivery systems. Please weigh in on this.

Are there really no expat Americans out there who belong to this forum and have no opinions or experiences to contribute to this debate?
I find that rather hard to believe!

 

[Corno Dolce]

Hi Steve,

I have very strong opinions about the Health (S)care systems in Europe because I have lived there - If I share them lots of people will be offended, so I'll remain silent. But I will say this: Education, education, and education - Without it you'll be stuck in the quagmire.

Respectfully yours,

CD :tiphat::tiphat::tiphat::tiphat::tiphat:

 

[teddy]

Can not really help with this Steve except to tell you that my uncle, who took Canadian citizenship, and wished to move to America in his later life (85 years) found that not only would he have lost out on his pension (some of which was the English State pension) but also would get no health care, unless he paid for it as he went. He spent the summers in Canada and the winters in a trailer in the desert in Arizona. This was allowable as his permanent address was in Canada. He always swore that the hot dry atmosphere of the desert kept him well.

teddy

 

[White Knight]

Hi Steve,

I have very strong opinions about the Health (S)care systems in Europe because I have lived there - If I share them lots of people will be offended, so I'll remain silent. But I will say this: Education, education, and education - Without it you'll be stuck in the quagmire.

Respectfully yours,

CD :tiphat::tiphat::tiphat::tiphat::tiphat:

Corno, I really wish you'd reconsider, as I consider your input as part of my education on this matter. I promise that I won't be offended by anything you might have to say; should anyone else be, that's on them --not you--as we are all supposed to be adults exchanging views freely and openly on a wonderful forum such as this. Anyway...to be continued, I hope! ray:

 

[White Knight]

No Colin, there are prats in every walk of life. Its just not so funny when they are doctors.

teddy

Hi Teddy, I am wondering what "prats"are; these are not good people, right?
Are they like pratfalls or something?

 

[Corno Dolce]

Dear Steve,

I will send you some thoughts per Private Message - Hang on there brother.............

 

[teddy]

As far as I am aware Steve it stems from - prat fall - used to describe a foolish action such as falling over. I believe the term was made famous during the silent film era. It is quite a common description over here and has no hidden meaning, purely to describe someone who is foolish.

teddy

 

[Dorsetmike]

There used to be a lad near here had a personalised number plate on his car

A PR4T

He was!

 

[teddy]

Mike, anyone with a personalised number plate like that deserves all the flak he gets

teddy

 

[JHC]

Mike, anyone with a personalised number plate like that deserves all the flak he gets

teddy

Any one that spends money for an ego trip is a prat

 

[methodistgirl]

In my neck of the woods it's not just health care but also
dental care as well. Besides myself, there are countless
others here with either bad teeth or none at all without
any dentures. I think dental health care should be included.
judy tooley

 

[White Knight]

Judy,I am in absolute agreement with you.
Thanks so much for your input.

 

[teddy]

Because of my diabetes I get free eye checks and free perscriptions, which is a help. But I have to pay for my glasses and dental work. Private dentist are not much dearer than NHS these days. The main difference is a cap (sorry) on the charges which affects things like bridges. I have a client who does my dentistry and I do very well out of the relationship. He recently replaced a front tooth for me with a fibreglass tooth and veneers. Total cost £3.62 ??????????You really cant see the join. Normal cost about £500.00 or for a conventional bridge £1,500. There are fewer NHS dentist these days thanks to the last goverment messing around with their contracts and pay. Because of this we get a lot of dentists from abroad, some very good and some who should not be allowed to practise.

teddy

 

[White Knight]

Doesn't any one else forum wide have any opinions or experiences on/with this subject which might prove germane to the discussion topic?