Absolutely. My Mother has total coverage, i.e. no deductible, for medical care and we had to file complaints with the state because of the unacceptable level of staffing at the for-profit local hospital.

A friend mangled his foot in the bayou, and the first thing the specialist who was called in to deal with the infection did, was check him out of the hospital, telling him a tent would be more hygienic than a hospital.

He went in for an IV antibiotic treatment once a day for a week, but the doctor did not want him in a hospital bed.

Another older friend died of an staff infection acquired while in the hospital for the flu.

If you want to get sick, fly on a commercial flight or visit a hospital.
Bryan | Homepage | 06.27.08 - 10:19 pm | #