tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post116965275960595582..comments2023-10-26T11:37:23.758-04:00Comments on Field Lines: Diagnostic RantNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344778775085687558noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169836394135966842007-01-26T13:33:00.000-05:002007-01-26T13:33:00.000-05:00We can spend billions upon billions of dollars fig...We can spend billions upon billions of dollars fighting an unjust war, maiming and killing our soldiers who in turn we will have to spend millions to put them back together but cannot have affordable health care for our own citizens. How much also are we spending on all the innocent citizens of Iraq who have been maimed and injured? We are the Greatest country in the world so we should be able to figue this out!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169819820297523382007-01-26T08:57:00.000-05:002007-01-26T08:57:00.000-05:00Anonymous,I can see how our complaints would fall ...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>I can see how our complaints would fall on deaf ears in countries that are worse off than ours. We are very fortunate compared to what you describe. That is in no way a reason to be content, however, with a system that is clearly broken.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169791534028006392007-01-26T01:05:00.000-05:002007-01-26T01:05:00.000-05:00I feel for those that suffer under poor socialized...I feel for those that suffer under poor socialized medicine, but there are ways to do it and be successful. Perhaps a partially socialized system is the way to go.<BR/><BR/>For the amount of money flowing in and out of the US - especially when being compared to Mexico - the US really should have better healthcare. We really are the richest nation with the worst health care system among completely industrialized, capitalist societies. Mexico is more second world. You can't compare a crabapple to a giant Braeburn apple. They're different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169774495160694562007-01-25T20:21:00.000-05:002007-01-25T20:21:00.000-05:00MAYBE EVERYONE WHO HAS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE HEALT...MAYBE EVERYONE WHO HAS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SHOULD TRY TO LIVE IN MEXICO, WHERE DENTISTS DOUBLE AS GYNECOLOGISTS, PHARMACISTS ARE NON-EXISTENT, SPECIALISTS DO NOT EXIST, AND THE ONLY WORKERS WITH ANY HEALTH CARE BENEFITS WORK FOR CORPORATIONS BASED IN THE UNITED STATES. FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR WITH SOCIALIZED MEDICINE? YEAH RIGHT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169773456756240782007-01-25T20:04:00.000-05:002007-01-25T20:04:00.000-05:00The only function General Practioners have is to t...The only function General Practioners have is to take vital signs, listen to you lungs and heart and then make referals to other specialists! Never use a GP, start with an internist. They are a bit better trained. Of course, they will also send you to a specialist, take blood chemistries or order xrays. I agree, our health system is in a sorry state. The advise I have given throughout the years to patients is to be your own advocate and make your demands and expectations known. If you are not satisfied with your Doctor, find another!! Drs are not Gods[altho they may think so] and they are not always good, even tho they may have a degree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169733014029397502007-01-25T08:50:00.000-05:002007-01-25T08:50:00.000-05:00Maybe the answer to health care reform is to remak...Maybe the answer to health care reform is to remake it in the image of a system that actually works. I haven't done any research whatsoever, and I am impressed by the comments of your other readers, but if were are #29, then who is number one? And more importantly, why are they number one? <BR/><BR/>Man this country is in sorry shape.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169684042700912982007-01-24T19:14:00.000-05:002007-01-24T19:14:00.000-05:00Have you ever read about Exposed's many health iss...Have you ever read about <A HREF="http://exposedhidden.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Exposed</A>'s <A HREF="http://exposedhidden.blogspot.com/2006/12/were-all-on-drugs.html" REL="nofollow">many</A> <A HREF="http://exposedhidden.blogspot.com/2006/12/did-i-ever-tell-you-how-i-stopped.html" REL="nofollow">health</A> <A HREF="http://exposedhidden.blogspot.com/2006/12/my-blood-runs.html" REL="nofollow">issues</A>? Dude - she's been seeing doctors for YEARS and just recently started getting answers. And her illness has been, at times, completely debilitating. Not that vomiting blood is pleasant or acceptable, either. <BR/><BR/>The medical industry - because that's what it is - sucks. It pisses me off. I hate insurance companies. They're completely unethical and they're charging more and paying out less than ever before.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and you guys need to get a competent doctor. This one is borderline - not reckless, but she definitely isn't paying attention to the details. Did she even apologize for being late that day? Most doctors are so f*#@ing arrogant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169676637961005232007-01-24T17:10:00.000-05:002007-01-24T17:10:00.000-05:00uggg uggg uggg, I can relate to the vomiting every...uggg uggg uggg, I can relate to the vomiting everyday, but not the blood part, I can't imagine how scarey that would be!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad he got things straightened out now though. I don't understand why they didn't just do a COMPLETE blood test to begin with. And I don't understand why the doctor wasn't more concerned with the fact that he was vomiting blood, nothing good can every come from that! Dang.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698364720372038332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169672133497459392007-01-24T15:55:00.000-05:002007-01-24T15:55:00.000-05:00It's probably one of those things where guys that ...It's probably one of those things where guys that young don't usually have this problem....but then HELLO! guys this young don't vomit blood everyday for months either!! HUMPH!!! <BR/><BR/>I'm glad he will be ok!<BR/><BR/>Poor Dean...no fast food. (I know you are secretly not unhappy about that part.)Runner Girl FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755283547202964546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169671902177136472007-01-24T15:51:00.000-05:002007-01-24T15:51:00.000-05:00I'm so glad they figured out what was wrong. That...I'm so glad they figured out what was wrong. That sucks about the time & expense - I hear you. Took me 3 surgeons and several radiologists to get my thryoid stuff figured out and actually scheduel the surgery. Which, by the way, was $12K. Glad I have good insurance!Hot4Teachahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250002813577679076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169668515164261222007-01-24T14:55:00.000-05:002007-01-24T14:55:00.000-05:00Thanks, greenie. I was curious what you had to sa...Thanks, greenie. I was curious what you had to say about it. Partially then I blame myself because he wanted to switch docs immediately and I thought it would be too much of a hassle with insurance and stuff. But good to know for next time.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344778775085687558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169664347817483872007-01-24T13:45:00.002-05:002007-01-24T13:45:00.002-05:00I would get a new doctor. What who knows what he/...I would get a new doctor. What who knows what he/she doesnt know, so they can send to a specialist early. And really vomiting blood can mean liver easily, so I dont see why the liver enzymes werent tested from the get go.<BR/><BR/>I am glad he is doing well though.Jenn Sivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106499855129183524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169664338390243302007-01-24T13:45:00.001-05:002007-01-24T13:45:00.001-05:00I would get a new doctor. What who knows what he/...I would get a new doctor. What who knows what he/she doesnt know, so they can send to a specialist early. And really vomiting blood can mean liver easily, so I dont see why the liver enzymes werent tested from the get go.<BR/><BR/>I am glad he is doing well though.Jenn Sivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106499855129183524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13911787.post-1169664331913145732007-01-24T13:45:00.000-05:002007-01-24T13:45:00.000-05:00I would get a new doctor. What who knows what he/...I would get a new doctor. What who knows what he/she doesnt know, so they can send to a specialist early. And really vomiting blood can mean liver easily, so I dont see why the liver enzymes werent tested from the get go.<BR/><BR/>I am glad he is doing well though.Jenn Sivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106499855129183524noreply@blogger.com