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LakeArenal

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4. One of the things Republicans say negative about universal health is long waits. 🙄

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Sun Jun 12, 2022, 04:30 PM

Jun 2022

We became eligible for Costa Rican universal health care. The waits aren’t that long. Especially if really ill. Also, you can get treated for several ailments at one visit. Then if you need a specialist you may have to wait.

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If I told new business clients it was a four month wait until I could take their business ... [View all] Auggie Jun 2022 OP

My specialist books 6 months out/nt Abnredleg Jun 2022 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Jun 2022 #2

Many doctors now work three days per week. Makes it difficult to get in to see them. LuckyLib Jun 2022 #3

Huh? ReluctanceTango Jun 2022 #8

One of the things Republicans say negative about universal health is long waits. 🙄 LakeArenal Jun 2022 #4

Costa Rica's population is 2% of the USA's ReluctanceTango Jun 2022 #6

That's kinda bull. LakeArenal Jun 2022 #7

Oh for pity's sake ReluctanceTango Jun 2022 #9

So do mountains and lack of communication. Lack of emergency supplies. LakeArenal Jun 2022 #11

There is a dearth of doctors in my area leftieNanner Jun 2022 #5

So what do you propose to fix the problem? ReluctanceTango Jun 2022 #10

I already did: Auggie Jun 2022 #12