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Saint · 03-01-2007, 06:11 PM

I had an abcess once. It was disgusting. When I got it pulled, they numbed it, then forgot about me. When they finally came to pull it the anesthesia had worn off. *shudder*

I am not against the idea of universal health care. Unfortunately, such an idea is easier said than done and has to be a part of a larger change, as far as I understand the issues. One problem is that with universal health care, everyone gets the same care, whether from a good or bad doctor.

Also, wouldn't this completely eradicate the option of a second opinion?

03-01-2007, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Saint *Resident Pariah* Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Misery Age: 23 Posts: 623 Rep Power: 5	I had an abcess once. It was disgusting. When I got it pulled, they numbed it, then forgot about me. When they finally came to pull it the anesthesia had worn off. shudder I am not against the idea of universal health care. Unfortunately, such an idea is easier said than done and has to be a part of a larger change, as far as I understand the issues. One problem is that with universal health care, everyone gets the same care, whether from a good or bad doctor. Also, wouldn't this completely eradicate the option of a second opinion? __________________