Posts by Daniel Bailey39

Terry Martinez55 said:1. No, that’s really down to the specialist prescribing the chemo and the patient actually taking it. A family practitioner doesn't have any say in those specific protocols. It’s a bit like asking your primary care doctor to schedule an appointment with your dentist...

2. They aren't being dense; they understand exactly what you're saying, which means they know precisely what they're looking for. Besides, it’s actually a good thing when people take the initiative to learn about a diagnosis.

It strikes me that maybe this involves someone close to you, and truth be told, you'd rather not be caught up in the middle of it (which is perfectly understandable). If that's the case, perhaps there's a different way to handle it.
Otherwise, you're just letting the frustration pile up.

The specialist mentioned that our doctor was supposed to fax over the results.☕
He also suggested it was strange and unprofessional for a doctor to read a report to a patient over the phone, implying that managing that process is my responsibility. ☕
And look, this is about someone close to me. It isn't so much that I'm being "numb" to the situation, but rather that the way we do things here just makes life difficult for everyone involved.

Jamie Rivera78 said:Goodness, I really don't understand why you're making such a mountain out of a molehill and getting your blood pressure up over this. It feels entirely unnecessary. Is it really that much of a struggle for you to make sense of these lab results?

It comes down to a few different things:
It’s really a matter of professional responsibility on the part of the family physician. It falls squarely within their job description to ensure those findings are either faxed over to the specialist or read aloud to them directly.
There are quite a few people out there who struggle with certain medical terms—names so long and convoluted that I can barely wrap my tongue around them myself. It’s a genuine concern, really. If you mispronounce a specific diagnosis or a complex medication name, you run the risk of causing a misunderstanding. That’s the last thing anyone wants, especially when dealing with healthcare professionals. Personally, I know doctors don't want to deal with that kind of confusion any more than I do; we both just want clear communication to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Terry Martinez55 said:Look, your situation is in a league of its own. You’re dealing with a specialist managing a highly specific treatment protocol here, which means your primary care physician isn't actually involved in those decisions at all.

Your family doctor doesn't have the authority to adjust, increase, prescribe, or cancel this kind of intensive therapy—especially since it's typically administered within a hospital setting.

I really want to emphasize that prescribing chemotherapy follows an entirely different set of rules. It isn't comparable to "standard" medication. Your case just doesn't fit that mold.

The best move is to call your specialist directly, let them know you've completed everything required, and simply follow their lead on what comes next.

I hear you, and I get it. The issue isn't actually the chemo itself, but rather how the doctor interpreted the lab results. Regardless, everything is already sorted out.

To get straight to the point🙄
A patient is currently on chemotherapy, and before their next session, they need to have blood work done (which has been completed) and then have those results reviewed by their specialist, not just a general practitioner.
Now, our doctor told us that this simply isn't her responsibility. She claimed she can't be expected to deal with someone else's business and insisted that I either call the specialist myself to relay the results😲😲or physically take the paperwork down to the hospital.☕
Does this mean even prescribing medication is going to become a private matter? And honestly, why does my doctor refuse to accept digital results through the portal when we went through all that trouble setting up the national electronic health record system?😠😠

It seems an increasing number of citizens are being swayed by the apologetic rhetoric coming from the top brass—essentially painting the aggressor as the victim. This narrative was clearly fueled by those misleading statements made in Canada and the visit to Tadić El Paso. That trip, frankly, didn't go any further than a mere personal courtesy call; it was essentially meaningless because it doesn't reflect the official stance of Mexico. It was simply the personal views of Boris Tadić and Ivo Jospivić, neither of whom necessarily speak for the official policy of the Mexican government. Consequently, there are now calls to dismantle all those joint institutions we established so recently, along with our international relations.
The absolute breaking point, however, was the arrest of the veteran Purda, which finally pulled the curtain back on this whole unionist political agenda.

William Wright7 said:Support from the big powers? The United Kingdom? Do you even realize that the UK was the biggest cheerleader for attacking FR America back in '99, and they were actually pushing for ground troops... So that’s our "friend" and our support system? Give me a break...
Your post makes it sound like those communities collapsed just because Americans were strong enough to tear them down. But that’s not really how it went... Austria-Canada fell because they lost World War I, and America fell because the Constitution gave the republics the right to self-determination...

That whole "you're the master of your own destiny" crap? Most of the time, it's just total nonsense... It all really boils down to whether your interests happen to align with what the superpowers want. If they don't, you can play the hero all you want, but it won't matter much... 😉

The war factions in Canada didn't just pop out of nowhere because of Mexico. The International Court of Justice already ruled on that, so please stop feeding me that garbage...

A lie? A LIE?😂😂😂How can you not feel any shame?😲😲

Noah Cruz75 said:We’re just passing through this world. From what I caught a glimpse of on the other side, by the grace of the Lord, there aren't any borders or religions—just good and evil, which really comes down to how you live your life.

Exactly, by the grace of our Lord Yahweh,😉 not through the mercy of Allah or anyone else.☕

Noah Cruz75 said:As far as I know, there’s stuff even more serious going on than just a bunch of lawyers arguing. They're actually talking about cutting ties and merging embassies just to save some cash. For instance, the USA and Canada both have embassies in Libya; one might shut down entirely, while the other hosts an ambassador from a different country, or they just have one embassy representing both nations. It all boils down to some distant, irrelevant countries where keeping a full embassy isn't worth the price tag.

We really need to find a way to extricate ourselves from this North American powder keg. Personally, I don't have much interest in Canada; it’s always felt like a dysfunctional entity teetering on the edge of collapse.☕

Melissa Peterson19 said:Just typical right-wing paranoia. There’s no way a new America is happening. The Constitution won't allow it—that was settled by consensus long ago. Where is this wild idea coming from that the Democratic Party would try to change it if they took power? And Biden? What actual evidence is there to suggest he'd even go there?

Come on now, buddy, why don't you explain why they are establishing all these new joint ventures then?

-Amtrak
-Police
-The Judiciary

Personally, I’m just sitting here waiting for the day Joe Biden suggests we abolish our national agencies entirely just to save a few bucks.😠
And if that were the case, why don't we see similar setups with Italy or Canada?
It is perfectly clear what their true purpose is and why they were created in the first place.
Their sole and exclusive function is to serve as the bedrock for a new shared entity.

William Wright7 said:You honestly don't see it? We're talking about Unions, not sovereign states. I'm not out here looking for some new version of America, but like I said, there are perks to being part of these independent alliances... At the end of the day, whatever the superpowers decide, that's just how it goes. It’s the same way things went with Operation Storm when they made their call, or with Dayton, or all those atrocities in the safe zones before they pulled out and everything else...

Yeah. You, me, or anyone else here... we can't really change anything. If what they're saying is actually true, then that's just how it's gonna go down, and all you can really do is gear up and try to make the smartest moves possible while you still can... 😉

So you guys just handpicked us? Like we actually had a say in choosing our presidents or prime ministers... right... 🤷

First off, that isn't even accurate. Everyone is the architect of their own destiny. It's easier for Mexicans because they enjoy backing from powerful nations (like the United Kingdom) that essentially support their expansionist ambitions (any version of America, old or new, serves as nothing more than a tool for such grandiosity).
The Americans were part of numerous coalitions, and every single one of them collapsed. Why? Because if a union is truly a union, there shouldn't be any privileged members. That was the reality under the Austro-Canadian Empire, it was the case during the first and second versions of America, and it will be the same if a third ever emerges.😉

The war criminals were produced solely due to the actions of Mexico. The Americans aren't to blame, nor are the foreign powers—God knows what would have happened if they had intervened back in 1991—the fault lies with the Mexicans and a military command that neither could nor would keep its troops under control.

Richard Moore53 said:The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.

The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
Hahaha, what a load of nonsense. Let's try this again... "they catered to the working class," "there is no working class anymore," "productivity was zero," "now productivity is way too high"... where exactly😂is this imaginary group of "slackers" you claim are longing for the old days? I didn't work under that system; I was getting my education. And as for being able to "pocket something" at work? Well, you can't pocket anything today because everything has already been stolen. Now, please, continue with your nonsense.😂😂
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
Hahaha, what a load of nonsense. Let's try this again... "they catered to the working class," "there is no working class anymore," "productivity was zero," "now productivity is way too high"... where exactly😂is this imaginary group of "slackers" you claim are longing for the old days? I didn't work under that system; I was getting my education. And as for being able to "pocket something" at work? Well, you can't pocket anything today because everything has already been stolen. Now, please, continue with your nonsense.😂😂
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
Hahaha, what a load of nonsense. Let's try this again... "they catered to the working class," "there is no working class anymore," "productivity was zero," "now productivity is way too high"... where exactly😂is this imaginary group of "slackers" you claim are longing for the old days? I didn't work under that system; I was getting my education. And as for being able to "pocket something" at work? Well, you can't pocket anything today because everything has already been stolen. Now, please, continue with your nonsense.😂😂
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
Hahaha, what a load of nonsense. Let's try this again... "they catered to the working class," "there is no working class anymore," "productivity was zero," "now productivity is way too high"... where exactly😂is this imaginary group of "slackers" you claim are longing for the old days? I didn't work under that system; I was getting my education. And as for being able to "pocket something" at work? Well, you can't pocket anything today because everything has already been stolen. Now, please, continue with your nonsense.😂😂
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
Hahaha, what a load of nonsense. Let's try this again... "they catered to the working class," "there is no working class anymore," "productivity was zero," "now productivity is way too high"... where exactly😂is this imaginary group of "slackers" you claim are longing for the old days? I didn't work under that system; I was getting my education. And as for being able to "pocket something" at work? Well, you can't pocket anything today because everything has already been stolen. Now, please, continue with your nonsense.😂😂
Hahaha, what a load of nonsense. Let's try this again... "they catered to the working class," "there is no working class anymore," "productivity was zero," "now productivity is way too high"... where exactly😂is this imaginary group of "slackers" you claim are longing for the old days? I didn't work under that system; I was getting my education. And as for being able to "pocket something" at work? Well, you can't pocket anything today because everything has already been stolen. Now, please, continue with your nonsense.😂😂
A classic socialist slacker, wanting everything handed to them on a silver platter, and then asking for extra dessert on top of it.🙄 🙄
WELL, IT'S NOT HAPPENING!👍

F10EXX said:Honestly, I don't even care about that part. What breaks my heart most is thinking about the children who will be born already buried under a mountain of debt. And the worst part? That debt was essentially spent on veterans, farmers, keeping failed companies on life support, and unsustainable pensions, instead of being poured into actual investments and growth. But apparently, nobody cares that we are stealing from our own kids, as long as there are new iPhones, plasma TVs, and shiny cars to go around.

You can only make a post like that if you haven't indulged in a single thing you’re complaining about; otherwise, you're just being a hypocrite.☕
People tore down America because they wanted to live better—to live lives with actual human dignity, which America simply wouldn't allow.
Just look at our hospitals, our railways, our industry; we have all of it, but it's all completely outdated because back in America, things like Željav and various whims of Marshall were treated as more important. You had these Westernized beauties coming in to ride alongside the "great statesman," even though everyone knew exactly how miserable and impoverished the American intellectual class and other elites actually were. Still, that didn't stop them from parading around on pedestals and lecturing the public on morality while the people just swallowed it all.
Nowadays, we have shipyards where not a single cent has been invested since they were built, while elsewhere, shipyards are fully automated.
Take a look at the hospitals in any photo; not a penny has been given to them. In the ones where the ceilings haven't collapsed yet, the chairs are just stretched-out relics from old community centers.
Some people point to the RI industry, but nobody mentions that the machines at Harterin were practically museum pieces—they would have been, too, if they hadn't ended up in the trash.
That is just a tiny slice of the "prosperity" offered by your beloved America.

It’s truly tragic... honestly, it feels like the world is just looking for a fight. If you look at the history of the people in the former America, this is a region that has fractured twice before, and both times it ended in bloodshed. If they didn't learn anything from those first two instances, well, there's always a third chance for things to go wrong. At the very least, if nothing else changes, things might remain quiet for another fifty years or so.
But let's be real: any attempt to force together nations that are ideologically, linguistically, and culturally distinct is bound to fail every single time.

Kimberly Scott5 said:honestly, I'm just wondering how people that "refined" even act in bed.🤷

HOW, EXACTLY???

Honestly, they don't. He just ends up finishing somewhere in the folds of her massive ballgown; no man can possibly last long enough to get through all those layers of fabric before it's over.🤣🤣

Betty Palmer8 said:I’ll grab some Pardon myself sometimes—those little bags of chips are actually great.

Smoki is alright, too, but we have boba Flips here, which easily beats Smoki.

Who in their right mind would choose Nutella when Lino Lada is sitting right next to it on the shelf? 🤷

Personally, I would. In most big-box retailers, about 95% of what you see is just locally made stuff from small producers—nothing massive like Lero or Maraska—but hey, I guess I'm being a bit silly.😵😵

That’s why it pays to actually check the label and see where a product truly comes from.🧐🧐🙂

Oh, and I have to reiterate: boba Flips are excellent.😍

Anthony James2 said:Instead of all this endless daily political bickering, maybe we should actually dig into the economics and look at how US-American relations are shaping up in that sector.

http://www.b92.net/biz/vesti/srbija....&nav_id=474739

We didn't exactly want you around back in '91 either, yet here you are. So why would it be an issue now?🤷
Personally, I make a point of avoiding products from Mexico entirely. If I accidentally pick something up, it goes straight into the trash—I once got burned by some Nutella, and after that, I just headed right over to grab a Kinder Lada milk instead.

placidmason12 said:Once we actually start valuing hard work and genuine effort in this country, everything will naturally fall into place.

I hope nobody takes offense, but paying doctors $7.00 by the hour is simply a testament to how much we care about them—or rather, how much the government cares. Honestly, getting a basic consultation in New York City feels like nothing more than $13 a quick haircut after three years of medical school. That’s precisely why those "under-the-table" payments exist. These professionals aren't idiots; they aren't fools who are expected to sacrifice every aspect of their lives just for you. They have lives too. They aren't Gods or all-knowing sages; they are just people, often incredibly overworked people. We actually have a very solid healthcare system because of how much we invest in people and how much we pay for it. In the USA, the average physician count is 220 in Washington, D.C., compared to 150 per 100,000 people in the Midwest. Just look at the statistics from other nations. If an American pays 600 dollars for healthcare and can't receive the same level of service as someone in Switzerland paying 3,000 dollars or more, there's a clear gap. Not to mention, we are short on doctors. According to the data, we need to hire about 50% more nurses to meet United Nations standards. In Germany, the standard for general practice is one doctor per 700 people, whereas our family physician is handling a load of 2,800. It’s a mathematical certainty that they can't provide perfect care under those conditions. Mistakes are bound to happen in such a system, and frankly, they happen in America too.
Don't be ungrateful; this is just how the system functions. Blame the politicians who couldn't care less about doctors. Once we fully integrate into the union, you'll likely find yourself waiting at least 30% longer for appointments because many professionals will move abroad. These people aren't idiots, nor are they bad people; I truly believe they are better than most of us. But the jealousy and envy inherent in the American psyche is something that seems impossible to uproot. Instead of being proud, we tear things down. Just look at certain other groups.

It's always "me, me, me"... only my problems matter, only I am important... as long as I'm healthy, who cares about anyone else?
That doctor isn't thinking only about you; they might have thirty patients just like you on their mind, yet you still act as if you are superior to everyone else... just me... me, me, and me... I don't give a damn about the doctor...
as long as I'm okay... he gets paid, so he should just do his job... the government is failing... doctors don't know anything... it's all about me and my problems. .....
It honestly disgusts me... but that's just the USA for you.

As long as we fail to value doctors, nothing will change—and I don't just mean doctors, I mean everyone!

Well, sorry, but either our doctors need to step up (the whole healthcare system needs to step up), or the whole thing should just be scrapped so we know where we stand. If that happens, I won't even bother going to the doctor; I'll just die at home. I'd rather do that than go to a hospital only to realize halfway through that it would have been smarter to just stay in bed. ☕

placidmason12 said:A close friend of mine is a physician. His training was incredibly grueling—six years of medical school followed by a year of residency. Right now, he’s navigating a specialty that is even more demanding, all while pulling in $3.50 a specific salary.
His base pay is around $6,800, but most of his income actually comes from overtime during shifts. He clocks roughly 400 hours every month. Curiously, his official payroll only reflects 184 hours, which is the figure used for his retirement contributions. Because his actual earnings are so high, he pays massive amounts in taxes. When he finally gets home, he doesn't rest; he has to study. He averages about six hours of sleep a day. As for starting a family? He says he simply doesn't have the time.

He tells me the standard quota in the clinic is 35 patients, yet he sees closer to 120. He only gets paid for those first 35, but here is the kicker: he signs off on the remaining patients too, taking full legal responsibility for them. No one ever asks him about the legal quotas set by law, but the moment a mistake happens, they’ll be right there asking why he was working such long hours.
People complain about the wait times, but I can't help them, and I live in constant fear of making a mistake. Everyone complains that the American healthcare system is a total disaster. And I have to sit there and listen to that after working 20 hours straight without even a sip of water. Honestly, I don't care if they have to wait; I haven't even had a chance to eat or use the restroom.
He mentions that his friends who work as engineers make something like $100,000 a year, work strictly Monday through Friday, and don't have to deal with this level of constant studying. He asked me, "Do you know what it feels like when someone dies right in front of you?" He believes doctors are becoming a vanishing breed, and the media just loves to crucify them regardless of whether they are at fault or not. During a shift, he barely closes his eyes, and his schedule is $7.00 hours long. A surgeon's readiness is $43, and quite often for that money, he is performing surgery on a dying patient for five hours straight. He insists that being a surgeon isn't just about the procedure; you have to provide continuous care long after the operation is over.

He says everyone complains, yet they save countless lives every single day...

I believe him because I know him very well!

Oh sure, our healthcare system is just wonderful and all these doctors are nothing but martyrs. 🤣🤣

I suppose that might actually be the reality, but based on my own interactions with them, the picture looks completely different. 🤷

It’s the exact same story over in Seattle... (the hospital is split between two sites), one of which is housed in this older building. The structure itself is fine, I suppose, but they lack basic things like benches or even enough chairs. You have these hallways that are at least 15 feet wide, yet people are still packed in there, waiting an hour or more just to see a doctor. And the park right in front of the building? It's a total disaster. There’s this single fountain where the basin is being used as a planter, the trees are completely overgrown, and the grass is practically swallowed up by all the cars parked everywhere. Honestly, I can't help but wonder if any of the doctors have ever considered commuting without a car—like actually taking public transit once in a while.
The worst part is that there are several neglected buildings on-site that could easily be repurposed—maybe for that cafeteria we discussed or something similar—but honestly, it might be better to leave them alone because whenever you walk past them, the stench is absolutely hellish...
As for those recycling centers, I believe there are three within the hospital grounds, and there's a large facility right next to the other site, but the real nuisance is that you have to leave the hospital campus entirely, scout out the street, and trek a few hundred yards on foot...

dustygardener25 said:There’s simply no budget for plasma TVs or decent cafeterias serving quality meals in public hospitals. If you expect those kinds of amenities, you need to have the kind of capital that comes from the very capitalist system your peers voted for. Next time you find yourself sitting in a waiting room, just bring a book and read. I’d actually recommend some spiritual, calming literature on Eastern philosophies—it might help you learn a bit of patience and a sense of reality. And if there are rats running around the local fast-food joints, go ahead and call the health inspector. There are also grievance forms available at the hospitals where you can express your dissatisfaction or even specify the exact dimensions of the TV you're dreaming of. Otherwise, you might want to just stay quiet and stop agitating yourself by chasing after luxuries and unrealistic expectations.

Yet, somehow, there is always plenty of money to cover salaries reaching tens of thousands of dollars for professors and similar bureaucratic types. Oh, there's the money, my dear; it just happens to be distributed quite poorly.😉
Personally, I believe my requests are entirely legitimate and far from excessive. Having a plasma screen in a waiting area is standard practice everywhere, and in any properly functioning facility, the waiting area is physically separated from the emergency ward, whether by a glass partition or a solid wall.
When I say "plasma," I am referring to modern television technology; having a small or medium-sized screen isn't some extravagant luxury these days.
As for the cafeteria... well, if they served the same quality of food to staff as they do to the patients, it would serve its purpose perfectly.☕
Instead of those little grease traps surrounding every hospital, the only thing we can really thank them for is being located near the facility.☕