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Thu Apr-28-11 01:23 PM
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| 9. Life in America shouldn't be like this |
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send this story to your Congress persons and Senators. let them know you are watching, and it is their fault we are slaves to the Health crook lobby
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| -We had to tell a patient today that she is probably going to die. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 12:56 PM |
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Yes. |
MineralMan |
Apr-28-11 12:58 PM |
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I cannot imagine the pain your job must sometimes bring you. |
ScreamingMeemie |
Apr-28-11 01:00 PM |
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I will cross my fingers for you too. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 05:59 PM |
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It should long ago, have had people out in the streets |
sabrina 1 |
Apr-28-11 01:01 PM |
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Bewildering, isn't it? Especially since the very same people who SHOULD be out |
calimary |
Apr-28-11 01:58 PM |
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Yes, it is bewildering. It's apparently the result of a lot of |
sabrina 1 |
Apr-28-11 02:04 PM |
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propaganda and the wide reach of corporations |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Apr-28-11 08:03 PM |
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You make a good point. I don't understand it but that would |
sabrina 1 |
Apr-29-11 02:10 AM |
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Perhaps There Were People Out In the Streets |
AndyTiedye |
Apr-28-11 05:23 PM |
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that's right |
barbtries |
Apr-28-11 05:33 PM |
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Our clinic and staff fought for and will continue to fight.. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:02 PM |
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We are doing what we can for her ... |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:01 PM |
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We have gotten lazy. In the 50's and 60's |
emilyg |
Apr-28-11 09:16 PM |
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Recommend |
xchrom |
Apr-28-11 01:01 PM |
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I'm so sorry. |
lapislzi |
Apr-28-11 01:02 PM |
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"when one's helping hands are tied behind one's back." Excellently and poetically worded! |
bobbolink |
Apr-29-11 01:35 PM |
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Are online donations possible? nt |
wtmusic |
Apr-28-11 01:02 PM |
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Donations can be made at the local bank. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 01:26 PM |
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Thanks. nt |
bluestate10 |
Apr-28-11 04:17 PM |
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Thanks to you. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:03 PM |
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Medical Admin, my heart goes out to you |
Mimosa |
Apr-29-11 02:55 AM |
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What do you expect from the greatest nation on the face of the earth??? |
CreekDog |
Apr-28-11 01:03 PM |
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Unbelievably sad. And unnecessary. |
tabatha |
Apr-28-11 01:18 PM |
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Her entire community is rallying around her. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:06 PM |
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Life in America shouldn't be like this |
DainBramaged |
Apr-28-11 01:23 PM |
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Good point - I'll do that. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 02:34 PM |
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So sad. |
ceile |
Apr-28-11 01:24 PM |
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You can do both. I do. |
bobbolink |
Apr-28-11 03:59 PM |
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Me too... :^( |
GreenPartyVoter |
Apr-28-11 05:03 PM |
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Yah - me too. It's one of those cancers that is almost |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:07 PM |
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Examples of why the US needs a single payer system |
murphyj87 |
Apr-28-11 01:24 PM |
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These are great links. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 03:31 PM |
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My cousin... |
murphyj87 |
Apr-28-11 04:13 PM |
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Dr. Aberle is looking at a primary gig at ... |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 05:06 PM |
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Pierre Trudeau said....... |
murphyj87 |
Apr-28-11 05:36 PM |
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Sleeping next to an elephant. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 05:56 PM |
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Canada blocks people from coming in if they will be 'burden on society' due to medical problems, so |
stockholmer |
Apr-29-11 06:13 AM |
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I cried while reading this, still am, health care is a right, not a privilege, I am sorry this is |
louslobbs |
Apr-28-11 01:27 PM |
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I will give up the fight when they pry my cold dead fingers... |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:09 PM |
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I really feel you my friend, I am so sorry. |
louslobbs |
Apr-28-11 06:24 PM |
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What [s]he said.^ K-R |
999998th word |
Apr-29-11 01:46 AM |
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Unfortunately, the douches in Congress |
Cleita |
Apr-28-11 01:29 PM |
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rough situation |
ontime1969 |
Apr-28-11 01:41 PM |
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I agree to some extent....... |
murphyj87 |
Apr-28-11 01:58 PM |
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Thanks for that info. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 03:04 PM |
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^ Re: "huge overhead needed to fight insurance companies for every payment" ^ |
Mimosa |
Apr-29-11 03:41 AM |
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I see nothing in the ACA that will change this. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-29-11 10:23 AM |
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Sometimes it may depend on the insurance a person has |
dflprincess |
Apr-28-11 09:02 PM |
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. |
Coyote_Bandit |
Apr-28-11 01:42 PM |
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It's strange but I actually feel blessed to be able to do this job. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:11 PM |
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They did the same thing for my mother, kept her comfortable, pain free and hospice was wonderful, |
louslobbs |
Apr-29-11 11:28 AM |
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Oh, Lou, I'm sorry! |
bobbolink |
Apr-29-11 03:15 PM |
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Thanks Bobbo, it was kind of you to say those words to me, I appreciate you also. |
louslobbs |
Apr-29-11 03:28 PM |
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Yes, I do think we know that. The thought has occurred to me, with this onslaught of Randism, that |
bobbolink |
Apr-29-11 03:44 PM |
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I like the way you think........all the best, Lou |
louslobbs |
Apr-29-11 03:50 PM |
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I also left you an email on your private email address, read it when you can, thanks |
louslobbs |
Apr-29-11 03:31 PM |
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Recommended. |
Pool Hall Ace |
Apr-28-11 01:44 PM |
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This is why some of us are so "uncompromising" on the issue of health care reform |
Armstead |
Apr-28-11 01:45 PM |
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Amen brother. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:12 PM |
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Repeated over and over again. |
MuseRider |
Apr-28-11 01:50 PM |
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Thanks. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:14 PM |
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I worked in an Oncology unit for |
libmom74 |
Apr-28-11 01:53 PM |
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Would it be possible to write that as an LTTE? |
bobbolink |
Apr-28-11 04:04 PM |
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LTTE? |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:15 PM |
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sorry... Letter To The Editor. |
bobbolink |
Apr-28-11 07:14 PM |
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I willl need to check with the pt. but if she OK's it.... |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-29-11 10:23 AM |
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Thank you. You know, that would probably be very difficult for her and her family at |
bobbolink |
Apr-29-11 12:20 PM |
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I haven't done that but it's something |
libmom74 |
Apr-29-11 02:46 AM |
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I put in a lot of time with Health Care for All Colorado, and they devoted a lot of energy to |
bobbolink |
Apr-29-11 03:58 PM |
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Why stop there? Write an editorial |
Cowpunk |
Apr-29-11 10:50 AM |
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Great post. Our system is a nightmare, and too many people don't realize this until they are ill |
anneboleyn |
Apr-28-11 04:14 PM |
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I remember going to fundraiser for a cancer survivor who needed follow up |
CTyankee |
Apr-28-11 02:48 PM |
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^'Her insurance only covered surgery, refused to pay for the follow up chemo.'^ |
Mimosa |
Apr-29-11 03:06 AM |
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!!! |
Odin2005 |
Apr-28-11 03:37 PM |
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Thanks everyone for the feedback and support. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 03:52 PM |
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Yes, our "health care system" is a collection jar at the local 7-11. |
bobbolink |
Apr-28-11 04:05 PM |
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It's funny but the last time I was in canada a few years ago... |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 05:58 PM |
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Preventive medicine is a dirty word in America -- !! |
defendandprotect |
Apr-28-11 04:01 PM |
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Thank you and your team for doing what you can in a terrible and tragic situation. REC. nt |
bertman |
Apr-28-11 04:06 PM |
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Thank you DU for your support. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:17 PM |
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This made me cry |
lunatica |
Apr-28-11 04:16 PM |
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*hug* nt |
sudopod |
Apr-28-11 04:17 PM |
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your shoes have been on my feet |
irisblue |
Apr-28-11 04:23 PM |
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What can you say except "it sucks." |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:18 PM |
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K&R |
Fire1 |
Apr-28-11 04:27 PM |
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My heart breaks for her and her family... |
Moostache |
Apr-28-11 04:33 PM |
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Thanks and thanks for the guinness. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:23 PM |
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The people we encounter that fear |
Enthusiast |
Apr-28-11 04:49 PM |
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My brother in law was like that. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:29 PM |
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Just think ...all those "freeloaders" who are needing help from big government... |
L0oniX |
Apr-28-11 04:49 PM |
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actually it would take the cost of 300 million screens a year |
hfojvt |
Apr-28-11 04:49 PM |
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Actually it wouldn't. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-28-11 06:31 PM |
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Wow. Simply wow. |
Mimosa |
Apr-29-11 02:57 AM |
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Technically, that's supposed to be true in the US, as well - 'practicing medicine without a license' |
closeupready |
Apr-29-11 06:12 AM |
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They sneak around that by claiming that.... |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-29-11 10:29 AM |
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Infuriating and scandalous. But they don't care. |
closeupready |
Apr-29-11 10:39 AM |
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k/r |
FourScore |
Apr-28-11 04:49 PM |
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I am so sorry for this. I hope your patient goes quietly and painlessly |
neoralme |
Apr-28-11 04:52 PM |
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This is so sad... |
rasputin1952 |
Apr-28-11 04:56 PM |
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Apr-28-11 05:11 PM |
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If the mainstream media WAS liberal, |
Permanut |
Apr-28-11 05:38 PM |
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We Need Real Nationalized Health Care |
WVRICK13 |
Apr-28-11 05:43 PM |
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I am SO glad my wife was coverd under the German system |
DFW |
Apr-29-11 02:21 AM |
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That sucks. I swear our corporate masters want to turn us into a third world country. |
Initech |
Apr-28-11 05:52 PM |
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Want to? I think they are pretty far down that road..... |
Desertrose |
Apr-28-11 05:58 PM |
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I hear ya. It's bad, really bad. |
Initech |
Apr-28-11 06:21 PM |
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That's very sad, unfortunately with good coverage doctors sometimes miss things that can kill you |
slackmaster |
Apr-28-11 06:00 PM |
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Which is no argument against single payer. But good try. nt |
TBF |
Apr-28-11 09:37 PM |
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My husband's doctor killed him by not doing a colonoscopy on him. |
SharonAnn |
Apr-28-11 10:18 PM |
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Ugh. That one runs in my family. |
slackmaster |
Apr-28-11 10:30 PM |
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My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer two years ago. |
OnyxCollie |
Apr-28-11 11:54 PM |
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Can you afford NOT to get screened? Family history is a strong justification for early screening. |
slackmaster |
Apr-29-11 08:51 AM |
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What's to fight? |
OnyxCollie |
Apr-29-11 10:52 AM |
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That's malpractice. |
Mimosa |
Apr-29-11 03:01 AM |
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I concur. Sounds like a potential major lawsuit, and that doctor should be de-licensed. |
slackmaster |
Apr-29-11 08:52 AM |
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we need single payer |
mdmc |
Apr-28-11 06:32 PM |
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Thanks for putting this here. So many familiies devastated for nothing. |
freshwest |
Apr-28-11 07:24 PM |
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I just lost my mom, puebloknot, the same way. |
SourFlower |
Apr-28-11 07:39 PM |
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this is just too heartbreaking....I hope at least she can be spared as much pain as possible |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Apr-28-11 08:05 PM |
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K&R is all I got. |
Chorophyll |
Apr-28-11 08:05 PM |
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I shed a tear- you described the majority of my patients,as well. |
w8liftinglady |
Apr-28-11 08:07 PM |
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K&R (nt) |
Kurovski |
Apr-28-11 08:57 PM |
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This is just so sad. |
Thumper79 |
Apr-28-11 09:51 PM |
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Recommended... |
MrMickeysMom |
Apr-28-11 09:52 PM |
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Apr-28-11 10:25 PM |
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Apr-28-11 10:50 PM |
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EVERYBODY SEND AN EMAIL |
jbeing |
Apr-28-11 10:49 PM |
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end-of-life counseling |
HolyCity2012 |
Apr-29-11 05:21 AM |
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It can be hard to be a caring human. |
JNelson6563 |
Apr-29-11 06:52 AM |
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Terrible story and I feel so sorry for her family. |
trotsky |
Apr-29-11 06:54 AM |
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Not at all. It was a statement, not a judgement. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-29-11 10:33 AM |
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Stage 4 cancer |
TheManInTheMac |
Apr-29-11 07:55 AM |
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Yes, it does. |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-29-11 10:36 AM |
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It is a shame |
TheManInTheMac |
Apr-29-11 11:19 AM |
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It really is insanity, $1000 in tests approx 2-3 yrs ago, could have stopped this whole painful |
louslobbs |
Apr-29-11 11:45 AM |
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The U.S. system |
area51 |
Apr-29-11 10:58 AM |
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Our president never even considered single payer. |
Stinky The Clown |
Apr-29-11 12:48 PM |
#130 |
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I don't know where you are located, but if you're in the Seattle area... |
keopeli |
Apr-29-11 12:51 PM |
#131 |
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