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Thinkingabout

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28. I noticed the article did not include France. My friend was visiting in 2013, broke her ankle.

Sun Jul 13, 2014, 11:41 AM

Jul 2014

Within 3 hours of walking into a medical facility, she had xrays, saw a doctor who referred her to orthopedic specialist, had a cast placed and walked out with crutches. Also, had a visiting nurse that afternoon and everyday until she left France to give her anti clotting injections. Best of all, at a cost of $36. Before returning to the US we attempted to get a prescription for a wheelchair, could not do this, had to rent one out of pocket. Saw her primary doctor the next day and it took 12 days before she was able to get a referral to see a orthopedic specialist. What a crock of crap, BTW, she is on Medicare.

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The right-wing was lying! Say it ain't so! stillwaiting Jul 2014 #5

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Wow Cal Carpenter Jul 2014 #36

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My father had a medical practice. I worked there in the Seventies and Eighties. no_hypocrisy Jul 2014 #27

I noticed the article did not include France. My friend was visiting in 2013, broke her ankle. Thinkingabout Jul 2014 #28

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Let's put that on a bumper sticker! woo me with science Jul 2014 #38

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