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Ok, got to the point now where he explains the fact he realized that many surgeries are not necessary. Most people that will cure will cure naturally coz of healthy lifestyle (no smoking, exercise, plant-based food, etc), not because of the surgery. So he does not feel comfortable with the fact that the medical system promotes surgeries rather than improving lifestyle... as it is not profitable.
I've lived in different places. Not all places push for surgery, that's often a solution of last resort. But that only works in places where the medical is not a for-profit system, unlike the US. And unlike Korea, to a lesser extent. Many doctors here also push for expensive treatments whenever they can. Countries with social security might be less sensitive to this kind of mindset. At the same time, it's nice to get seen by the doctor right away rather than having long waiting lists as in some EU countries. Proves again, it's not all black and white to me.
Ok, just finished. He found his Citadel ;)
No mention of his wife anymore at the end... wonder if she's still in the picture as he lives alone in the mountain with his dog...
Is this what @DarthCoin is aiming for building his citadel in nature?
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How is the healthcare system in Singapore, @cryotosensei?
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It’s decent. I feel that I’m being served by caring doctors and nurses whose hearts are in the right place , in spite of the high levels of stress they face.
I think there’s a perception that it’s better to seek private medical care if you can afford it. Coincidentally I took my boy for an eye check-up today. The optometrist had the cheek to say that she is not that confident of her diagnosis because my son kept hesitating - and wrote a reference letter for me to bring to a private eye doctor. I mean, if this were to happen in Japan, I would definitely get some clear answers from the medical staff. No need for second opinions.
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I've heard and read great things about healthcare in Singapore and Switzerland
My understanding is in both countries everyone has a catastrophic plan with a high deductible.
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Plant based food….LOL
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Plastic surgery is for profit no insurance. Lasik is for profit no insurance. IVF is for profit no insurance.
The solution is for profit system with no insurance!
The problem is a subsidized system where medical care is overregulated and rationed and an overreliance on third party payment.
USA is at least 50 percent non profit.
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13 sats \ 1 reply \ @wingalt 12 Jul
With no insurance prices go down and health providers have to compete for your dollars. With US insurances prices keep going up as much as they can get away with. Elsewhere there is incentives to negotiate prices down but quality of care goes down over time
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The smart doctors don’t accept insurance
My friends OG GYN did not accept insurance because she was in high demand
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