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Re: Nautikos
Yes, I couldn't even attempt to create a real 'poem' or focus on 'human drama' on this one. The content is beyond my scope of comprehension. I didn't see the full story, but it was not a case where someone had come to California to misuse "services." I think possibly the parents were underinsured, or that their insurance had not yet come into effect. Matters not. The child needed the surgery NOW. Yes, we are a civilized society; just not all the time! 
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Sea_Gypsy
on February 21, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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Re: Lanetay
Yes, you are right.
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Sea_Gypsy
on February 21, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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Re: Annicita
Thank you.
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Sea_Gypsy
on February 21, 2016 at 10:21 AM
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thats the government for you but thankfull for the doctors that took her care in their own hands
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Lanetay
on February 21, 2016 at 8:04 AM
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RP
This is one of those occasions when it is difficult to concentrate on things like 'poetic merits' and such - or even the 'human drama'...I simply cannot get my head around the horrible fact that Medi-Cal would refuse to do anything for this little child. And of course I do commend the doctors who remembered their Hyppocratic oath...
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Nautikos
on February 21, 2016 at 7:17 AM
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Annicita
on February 21, 2016 at 4:21 AM
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Re: TAPS
It was just a nice story about a little girl on the news. No political statement one way or the other am I making. 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on February 20, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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So sad when a little one is in need, or ill, or hungry, or lacking love...but how wonderful when someone steps in and fills the gap.
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TAPS.
on February 20, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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Re: Kabu
Yes, I'm glad they did also.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on February 20, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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i am glad that the medical team did work but so they should.
posted by
Kabu
on February 20, 2016 at 6:08 PM
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Re: FSI
Yes, so much needs to be fixed.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on February 20, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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Re: Katray2
Thank you. Just happy for the child.
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Sea_Gypsy
on February 20, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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Re: C_C_T
You make a good point.
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Sea_Gypsy
on February 20, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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Note To All
This isn't about the politics of healthcare, be it a broken system or, pardon the pun, a "healthy" one. This is merely a tale of a few doctors stepping up to help a child. Hugs to all.
R
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on February 20, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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It is sad what is going on with health insurance these days.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 20, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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Meaningful and well done poem!
Could have been a real tragedy; thank heavens for eleventh hour mercies. I hope cases like this aren't growing but my mind tells me that would be wishful thinking...
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Katray2
on February 20, 2016 at 8:36 AM
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I think your health system is slightly worse than ours. RP . When it first started here folk walked around with spectacles even if the did not need them. Gradually it has tightened as older people pressurize the system. Sometimes one is lucky, but it is wise to have the wherewithal at times. Your poem does illustrate that most have a soft spot when the focus is on a deserving challenge. A pretty pink poem. Oh! dear.
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C_C_T
on February 20, 2016 at 7:08 AM
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