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November 26, 2007 We Americans live in a nation where the medical-care system is second to none in the world, unless you count maybe 25 or 30 little scuzzball countries like Scotland that we could vaporize in seconds if we felt like it.
That sums it up, doesn’t it?
(9 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Welcome to my blog. I am a practicing primary care physician in the Southeastern US, caring for patients of all ages (Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics). This blog covers a wide variety of issues, including the following: What it is like to be a physician, dogs driving cars, what troubles are in our system, toddlers with flame-throwers, what would it take to fix that system, llamas, death and dying issues, mutants, and accordions. Maybe I need to write about mutant dying accordions with flame-throwers. Hmmm....I feel a post coming. Anyhow, I like variety. Life is always lived with both laughter and tears. If you are a regular reader of this blog, it is also filled with nausea and nightmares. Thanks for stopping by. -Dr. Rob
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November 26th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Dr Rob, good to hear from you again. Hope you are well.
November 26th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Hey. Welcome back! Ah, yes, if Dave Barry ruled the world. Great post. Five stars!
November 26th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
I like Dave Barry, think he is a great writer.
But having lived overseas, I would still prefer to be treated in the States rather than any other country.
This system may not be perfect, but let’s be honest, would anyone travel to any other country for treatment of a serious condition?
BTW, welcome back Doc.
November 26th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
I live in Canada where we supposedly have the “best” health care system. I will say without a doubt if push comes to shove i would cash in my last pennies and come to the U.S. to be treated if I had a life threatening illness or needed and MRI tomorrow. Here the “”wait list” is 8 months for an MRI and you could die waiting. Not for me…
November 26th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
I’ve thought many of your posts sound like Dave Barry (meant in the best of ways) and now I know: you’re a fan, too.
November 26th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
I’ve thought many of your posts sound like Dave Barry (meant in the best of ways) and now I know: you’re a fan, too.
And I notice that in your absence you’ve been studying orthogonal polynomials. I had to call a former professor to be able to post this.
November 27th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Dr. Rob, that’s a really good quote! Thanks for sharing.
Missing you!
November 27th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Good to see you back!
I like Scotland. Maybe I am missing the point.
November 27th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
Yes, great uppercut!
C & V
November 28th, 2007 at 6:37 am
Welcome back Doc,
Have missed your witty posts.
Hmmm, I like living in Australia and I think our healthcare system is ok. It has its downfalls but is any health care system perfect?
BTW; I asked our paed alot of the questions you pondered about patients and doctors being friendly in you previous post and was pleasantly surprised with his answers. He was very open to my queries and very interested to hear of your blog.
Just wanted to say thanks, I think that post has made a difference to our client/doctor rrapport.
November 30th, 2007 at 4:16 am
Aw heck. Nothing wise to add here… but trying to upload a very scratchy cd of “American Beauty”. Kind of hung up on “A Friend of the Devil”. Guess that would be me? And you, babe are… Well… by golly… best to you. Hugs ‘n kisses and hope your domesticity is on the mend? yours truly, tl
December 11th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Just want you to know you are missed and often in my (our) thoughts.
Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas!
December 13th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Still missing you. Also wanted to let you know that Vijay and I have nominated you for an award (be-the-blog). You can check either of our blogs or here for more info
http://www.meandmydrum.com/a-new-badge-is-born-be-the-blog/
December 18th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Merry Christmas, Dr. Rob!
December 25th, 2007 at 1:26 am
Love your new house Dr. Rob. It’s neat and very light. Easy to load as well.
Great post!
A blessed, merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
*I’ll fix your link.
December 29th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Happy New Year Doc Rob.