Saturday, March 19, 2011
Medical Care in Singapore
I had to comment on the medical services here in Singapore as they have been fabulous and VERY affordable. In the last month, we have had to visit a doctor twice; once for Jake's sore ear and once for a rash on Kate. For Jake's ear pain, I had a friend drop me off at a local clinic, in the mall, and he was seen by a doctor in 5 minutes, diagnosed with an inflamed ear (not at infection point) and given drops...all for 26 Singapore dollars (20 USD). It was unbelievable! Same story for Kate at another local clinic. We went in, without an appointment, were the only ones there and Kate was seen immediately, diagnosed with eczema, and given medication all for 36 Singapore dollars. How do they make it so affordable and accessible here?
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Mary here is why we don't have that in the US.....because the medical industry is a huge business that is fueled by the insurance industry which will charge and pay ridiculous amounts for services given to us.....can you hear that sucking sound?.....that's the medical money pit.
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