Archive for December 4th, 2009

Americas And Canada’s Health Care Is Good?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted December 4, 2009 at 6:43 pm

Each country has its own problems in the health care industry but I believe both are equally good. In the states (and correct me if I’m wrong) if you don’t have insurance surgerys and other medical care can be extremely expesive which is one con of their health care system. Now in Canada- basic health care is
free. For example I am having a kidney transplant and my mother recently had surgery for cancer, and neither of us had to pay anything. However even though I have never encountered it there is the problem of wait times for certain procedures, like MRIs. You see my point is both of our countries health care systems are good and both have their flaws- so what are your thoughts? Read More

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How Will The Freedom Of Choice Act Force Catholic Hospitals To Perform Abortions?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 6:43 pm

I have read the Act ( http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c1… ) and cannot find anything that would force a private hospital or individual doctor to perform abortions. The Act states that “A GOVERNMENT may not deny or interfere with a woman’s right to choose” a private hospital or individual doctor is NOT a part of the government.
What am I missing? Read More

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Where Can I Find Cheap Medical Insurance?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 6:42 pm

I live in Washington and I am 18 years old. I Live on my own.
i need dental, medical, and vision. not so much vision as i do dental and medical.
ps my wisdom teeth are coming in…and i need dental BAD. Read More

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Universal Health Care?are You Looking Forward To “medical Tourism” ?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 12:45 pm

Medical Tourism Today
Short wait times are also a major benefit of medical tourism. This is especially true in countries that have socialized medicine. Patients in England or Canada, for example, often have to wait months, sometimes years, for a simple MRI. When the same patients travel to popular medical tourism destinations, they can receive treatment almost as soon as they get off the plane. At Bumrungrad hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, for example, the average wait time for a walk-in patient (i.e., a patient who hasn’t made any type of reservation), is approximately 17 minutes. This type of convenience is hard to beat. Read More

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When A Doctor Gives A Guy A Physical, Does He Actually See The Private Area?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 12:45 pm

I am laughing my @$$ off!
See it?! He is going to touch too!
“Turn your head and cough” Read More

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Are There Any Medical Insurance Plans That Cover Cost Associated With Incontinence Products?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 12:45 pm

I am interested in finding an insurer who will cover, at least in part, costs associated with wearing reusable (washable) adult (cloth) diapers? Does anyone know if such an insurer exists in the United States? Read More

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Why Do I Need A Referrel Letter For A Private Appointment To Get A Dexa Scan Done. Can My Details Be Sent Out?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 6:49 am

TO THE DOCTOR. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER 50 OR 60 EURO ON TOP OF WHATEVER THE SCAN IS GOING TO COST. Read More

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Under Obama’s Health Care Plan, Who Covers The Medical Costs Of Uninsured Adults?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 12:52 am

My wife was recently in the ER for a bad case of the flu and ended up walking away with a bill that is almost $1500. Luckily we had insurance to cover most of that. I know that the high cost partly results from those with insurance having to foot the bill for the uninsured, hence the $20 box of kleenex in ERs.
From what I gather, the big difference between Obama and Hillary’s health plans seems to be that Obama mandates insurance for those under 25 whereas Hillary mandates it for everyone. I’m a Obama supporter but I wish he would consider making his plan more universal.
I believe he mandates coverage only for those under 25, and gives a choice of going uninsured if you’re over 25. It seems very unusual to me to have people oppose being required to have health insurance when they have no problem paying for auto insurance.
So with his current plan, wouldn’t the rest of us continue to have to pay for the uninsured 26 year olds? Or am I mistaken? Read More

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How Much Would Medical Insurance Cost For Someone Who Is Young And Living On Her Own?

  • Written by Sam
  • Posted at 12:44 am

Im doing an econ. assignment so if u can help me that would be great it doesnt have to be exact but if it is then great thanxs. Read More

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