caliber66 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Seems like a lot of $$$$, unless you take into consideration the x-ray charge, x-ray technician salary, salary of PA, tech or Nurse who put the cast on (assumption), casting materials and ultimately the liability insurance in case of complication or deformity. Oh, let's not forget the Porsche 911 turbo. all kidding aside, I hope things work out for the best and your son gets a good result. Still seems a like a lot of money. Unless all those people are being paid $100/hr.Don't forget the cost to purchase and maintain the X-Ray equipment, X-Ray films, not to mention all the overhead (utilities, rent, maintenance) that goes along with running a medical center. Just because there's two minutes of face time with the patient certainly doesn't mean there's only two man-minutes of work being done... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I think that speaks to both the difference between American and Canadian societies - we don't at heart cooperate as well and we think of life as bellum omnium contra omnes or "devil take the hindmost" - and the pervasiveness of the anti-single-payer propaganda effort over the last decade or so.I don't think Canadians and Americans are really so different at heart. And if Canadians aren't more vigilant about protecting public health care and remaining true to our values, we could end up with similar problems in the future. For me, a society is truly great if people are able to live (and die) with dignity, regardless of race or class. We still have a long way to go, but I think access to health care is the foundation of that dream. Tommy Douglas said it best, "My friends, watch out for the little fellow [fat guy] with an idea." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 For me, a society is truly great if people are able to live (and die) with dignity, regardless of race or class. We still have a long way to go, but I think access to health care is the foundation of that dream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 For me, a society is truly great if people are able to live (and die) with dignity, regardless of race or class. We still have a long way to go, but I think access to health care is the foundation of that dream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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isadorah Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 I LOVE IT!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 if you told me in 1980 that a large portion of america was so envious of CANADIAN CULTURE, there's no way i'd have believed you. it's amazing how far and how fast america has slid in the last 30 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 No, that just shows how little you knew about Canada back then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 that's because strange brew had not yet been made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 From today's NYT: The Waiting GameBy PAUL KRUGMAN Being without health insurance is no big deal. Just ask President Bush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 That's a hell of a thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Just got back from this. Michael Moore is a Great American, and this country is for shit when it comes to taking care of people who need help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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