Reply #3: Ask and ye shall.... blah, blah, blah

[warren pease]

Here's yesterday's thread that I referred to in this OP.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1304392


This reply is fairly representative: From Australia:



I've had a couple of blood tests in the last few years. Procedure is:
1. Visit GP who orders test for diagnosis. (no charge, covered by Medicare, generally no longer than half hour wait)
2. Take GP's written test order to local path lab for blood drawing. (no charge)
3. Re-visit GP for results. Usual time frame 2 - 5 days. (no charge)



Of course, since we have the greatest health care system in the world, we'd be foolish to want a system that works like that described like above. I mean, some of my more rewarding discussions take place with Blue Cross representatives as they assure me that, no matter what it says in the contract, procedure XX is no longer covered by my plan. And this after a minimum of 1/2 hour on hold listening to music only the tone deaf could appreciate.


Anyway, thanks for the kick.


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