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Hey, Nautikos, here I am!
What a story! Sad, and ridiculous that that man would be fined. I know about ER's and waiting, but what choice does one have? This was extreme, I think, and where could the man think he was going? I think health care is a big issue everywhere. Poor guy!
How are you, sweetie? I want to thank you for your cards and for thinking of me. That was very special! I'm doing much better now and hope to get on here more often. Take care. 
Love, Maggle
posted by
MaggieMae
on July 8, 2008 at 10:22 AM
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That is a scary thought, Naut...
...but, you never know, with the way things are going.
posted by
metalrat
on July 8, 2008 at 10:03 AM
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I still can't get over this story! That poor man! sam
posted by
sam444
on July 8, 2008 at 8:11 AM
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Thanks for feeding my medic phobia. Ewww, gross!
Can't believe they fined the poor guy. Schmucks everywhere, I guess.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 8, 2008 at 5:40 AM
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Wow that is unbelievable...but I can understand the poor guy's frustration... those waits at the hospitals are ridiculous ...I guess China is not that different than here :-)
posted by
Sinome
on July 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
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Hey that sounds like this place I've come to in Canada
I love this country with a passion but the health care is pathetic, and yes I can see this happening.
posted by
Kabu
on July 7, 2008 at 8:41 PM
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Hello Naut! That was incredible sad! Shelly
posted by
sam444
on July 7, 2008 at 6:10 PM
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Naut - reminds me of the time I broke my friend out of the hospital. She had just had a C-Section and caught a bad infection, and couldn't leave to see her newborn who was discharged first (with Dad). By the 3rd day, she'd had it in "jail" and begged me to get her the hell out. I can't believe I did that! But she was fine. Seeing her daughter was better medicine than any doctor could dole out.
posted by
gapcohen
on July 7, 2008 at 6:01 PM
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Nautikos, I can certainly understand his frustration at waiting. I might be tempted to try that myself some day.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 7, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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How sad. I agree Naut .. hopefully that will never be the case here ...
posted by
VictoriaP
on July 7, 2008 at 5:33 PM
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Nautikos
You dig up the most entertaining post of anyone I know. Thanks.
posted by
Justi
on July 7, 2008 at 5:24 PM
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Nautikos
When I was an undergrad, I met various other students who dreamed of becoming doctors. Some were diligent and hard working with their noses to the grindstone and eyes on the prize. However, others were the drinking-est, illegal drug taking-est, meaningless sex having-est, cheating-est, do any and everything except studying-est s.o.b.'s I'd ever seen. I made a vow that if I was ever ill or in an accident and one of these guys walked in with a white coat, I'm walking (or crawling) the hell out.
posted by
Talion_
on July 7, 2008 at 5:01 PM
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