How private healthcare keeps Americans cowed and compliant

[Winehole23]

the old normal. a teacher of mine back in the 70s had a three inch scar where he had his appendix out. as I recall, the doctors were a little bit miffed he did his own wound care.

[Agloco]

My German exchange student (lived with us for a year; went back this summer), just had appendicitis - did not rupture. German surgeon opened him up to take it out - 4 -5 inch incision. Two week recovery. I was surprised; NO WAY that's not arthroscopic here. Not saying our prices are justified, but there is a difference.

Laparoscopic?

At any rate, I believe that profit taking and patient care are incongruent philosophies. You necessarily have a conflict here.

BTW....I have a cure for cancer. Just waiting for the highest bidder to step forward. (This should obviously be in blue).

[ElNono]

At any rate, I believe that profit taking and patient care are incongruent philosophies. You necessarily have a conflict here.

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[ElNono]

My German exchange student (lived with us for a year; went back this summer), just had appendicitis - did not rupture. German surgeon opened him up to take it out - 4 -5 inch incision. Two week recovery. I was surprised; NO WAY that's not arthroscopic here. Not saying our prices are justified, but there is a difference.

BTW, just wanted to add that laparoscopic appendectomy is:
A) More expensive
B) Carries a risk (generally low) not found in open surgery of pneumoperitoneum
C) The recovery time difference vs open surgery is negligible

[boutons_deux]

yeah, laparoscopic (abdomen,pelvis), not arthroscopic (joints)