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Why the hell is it that every time I try and see a doctor there's like a three month wait AT LEAST (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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ohh don't you know in countries with socialized medicine they have long wait times to see a doctor?

I can't see a doctor anyway so just let me have socialized medicine

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

because america has the best medical care in the whole WORLD and because of that it takes time and money to get it! GOSH

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

The literature does not support this conclusion.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/best-healthcare-in-the-world

Also the Doc, and NPs are scheduled to see another patient every 5-7 minutes for three months or more, in advance.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 weeks ago

over-your-head

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

He was being ironic