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I thank god we had good medical coverage when I was pregnant. Talk about expensive. Then the pneumonias led to the Doctors office and many medicines. Two scripts for the first bout, one for the second, two allergy meds, three asthma meds.
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01-17-2013, 10:14 AM | #21934 |
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Hi everyone,
I am so cross with those who think they know so much better than the writers and the show-runners of a show (obviously) Because it doesn't go the way one expected it would, doesn't mean that those spending months working on it, trying to create something (hopefully) consistent and delivering an idea/a message, are lazy/incompetent/overpaid people. You think you're more qualified, please by all means, go and try (and let me know when I can watch your fabulous show on tv, but I won't hold me breathe). |
01-17-2013, 10:46 AM | #21935 | |
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Hmmmm, wonder what lessons the U.S.A. health care system could learn from them? |
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01-17-2013, 10:47 AM | #21936 | |
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01-17-2013, 10:48 AM | #21938 |
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01-17-2013, 11:09 AM | #21939 | |
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I didn't put names because it can apply to many shows. Right now, I have Fringe in mind. This show will end tomorrow and already some people are criticizing. Other examples, Lost and Battlestar Galactica have controversial endings. Well, it's just not one size fits all.
Things like "I had some theories regarding the resolution of the series finale and apparently I gave it much more thought than the writers" really made me mad. I know that some persons like to use criticism a little too much And I also know that the anonymity provided by the Internet makes it way much easier It's just that I can't stand useless patronizing criticism and even more when it occurs in a way that the targeted person can't reply I guess I should focus on something else. Quote:
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01-17-2013, 11:10 AM | #21940 | |
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Seriously, it is no different then asking what a Hilton hotel in the US could learn from a Hilton hotel in Thailand when the one in Thailand can afford to charge a good deal less for a hotel room then the one in New York City or Washington DC. Or what factories can learn from much cheaper manufacturing costs in a developing country from the US. The labor is less expensive, the land is less expensive, so you can charge a good deal less. Basically, it is less expensive for the same reason that it is less expensive to build an iPad in China then the US. |
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01-17-2013, 07:30 PM | #21944 | |
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Because there isn't such a need to see as many patients as possible per hour, the care seems to be more old-fashioned country doctor type. Thailand was the first place I ever experienced painless dentistry. And that was for root canal work! Absolutely painless as the dentist didn't need to hurry. Then the issue of prescription medicines... The west believes it is 'protecting' its people by requiring prescriptions for so many drugs. Most Asian countries (except Japan) don't feel that need, except for narcotics and psychotropics. And oddly enough, people don't seem to get sick from over medicating. The pharmacies are usually staffed by people who have just about the same medical training as an American P.A. who is licensed to prescribe, as well as pharmaceutical training to dispense. People will often go to the drug store and ask the pharmacist to suggest a medicine, saving perhaps half the cost of treatment. Stitchawl |
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01-17-2013, 10:16 PM | #21945 |
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Now for a really really big rant, just get me started on pharmacy and medical. Or lets not!
Meanwhile will someone turn down the sun. 100 fires in our state right now. Many others too. I brought my 14 year old cocker to work today less she perishes at home alone in the heat. Last edited by wannabee; 01-17-2013 at 11:21 PM. Reason: Gotta sop looking at the thermometer |
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