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The American healthcare system is a scam… i was working in Asia a couple years ago when i got sick.. thought it might be Covid or whatever, but it wound up being a run of the mill bacterial infection.. i went to a hospital in Thailand, to the ER- this hospital looked like a 5 star hotel.. unbeknownst to me at the time, many countries in Asia have top notch, world class hospitals that rival the best US hospitals, at a fraction of the cost.. I consulted with two doctors, had tests done (fortunately everything was ok) had three scripts prescribed and filled.. oh, and i was seen right away… i had travelers insurance but just paid out of pocket to streamline the process.. my total cost for all of that came to…. $83 US dollars .. not a typo .

Blame the insurance providers.

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There is a reason why medical tourism is a thing in parts of Mexico, Turkey, Asia et al.. I’ll be damned if i go bankrupt or lose my life savings because i got sick .. I’ll repeat it louder for those in the back: The American healthcare system is a SCAM.

The quality of medical care is also reduced in Mexico, Asia and even countries in Scandinavia. They do not have the technology, they used outdated drugs from the 70s because socialized medicine is so expensive. Also, their medical staff is not required to have the same education we do in the US. Hope you like getting on a 6month wait list for a 5min head CT to rule out glioblastoma.

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Posted by BK Lounge

Member since Nov 2021

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Posted on 3/19/24 at 9:12 am to Dragula

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The quality of medical care is also reduced in Mexico, Asia and even countries in Scandinavia.

Guess reading comprehension isnt your strong suit… Re-read my post.. as i mentioned, many countries have world class, top notch health care at a fraction of the cost.. i cant speak to Mexico or Switzerland since ive never been treated there, but in re to where I went in Asia, the physicians were very professional, the antibiotics and tests were similar to anything ive had in the States.. now i cant speak to major surgeries and issues since (knock wood) i havent had any, but i suppose it’s possible you’d be better off in America for some things, though i wouldnt automatically assume that to be true .

But in all seriousness, please dont just take my word for it- research it yourself, and try not to just cherry pick the things that reinforce the narrative and agenda you are trying to push .

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Posted by pmacneworleans

Member since Dec 2013

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Posted on 3/19/24 at 10:32 am to Dragula

Living in Spain for the past 3 years, I can say that you are dead wrong as to socialized Healthcare in this country. And we know several people from the US who travel here for health procedures because even with airfare and hotel rooms included, its much cheaper than the cost in the US.

This post was edited on 3/19/24 at 10:34 am

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