November 27th, 2006, 07:25 PM
I should've said this in my post, but the lack of food and water was because I couldn't have anything in my system when the Doc showed up, I did have an IV, but that does nothing for my aching stomach, or bone dry parched lips. They did give me a small sponge once to moisten my lips, but I think my body sucked it all in before it even reached my lips.
This is kinda funny actualy, I didn't have a bowel movement for a whole week. From the time I went in until 3 days after getting out, lets just say metamucil helped...a little.
I should've said this in my post, but the lack of food and water was because I couldn't have anything in my system when the Doc showed up, I did have an IV, but that does nothing for my aching stomach, or bone dry parched lips. They did give me a small sponge once to moisten my lips, but I think my body sucked it all in before it even reached my lips.
This is kinda funny actualy, I didn't have a bowel movement for a whole week. From the time I went in until 3 days after getting out, lets just say metamucil helped...a little.
Super Genius
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Location: Toronto
Location: Toronto
November 27th, 2006, 08:22 PM
I just think the state-run monopoly model that we have here is doomed to failure. What else can we expect when every procedure, every doctor's visit, each admission is treated as an expense, not as income as it would in a private system. It is in the government's interest to reduce the expenditures, hence the rationing of care we see now. And I have no doubt it's gonna get worse before it gets better.
I just think the state-run monopoly model that we have here is doomed to failure. What else can we expect when every procedure, every doctor's visit, each admission is treated as an expense, not as income as it would in a private system. It is in the government's interest to reduce the expenditures, hence the rationing of care we see now. And I have no doubt it's gonna get worse before it gets better.
Running out of ranks
Posts: 8,366 
November 27th, 2006, 09:24 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2005/...lth050609.html
It's already begun.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2005/...lth050609.html
It's already begun.
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As a result of delays in receiving tests and surgeries, patients have suffered and even died in some cases, justices Beverley McLachlin, Jack Major, Michel Bastarache and Marie Deschamps found for the majority.
As a result of delays in receiving tests and surgeries, patients have suffered and even died in some cases, justices Beverley McLachlin, Jack Major, Michel Bastarache and Marie Deschamps found for the majority.
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In a health delivery system somehow suffering and dying in some cases is a fine achievement and a powerful symbol of national identity .
Lawyers for the federal government argued the court should not interfere with the health-care system, considered "one of Canada's finest achievements and a powerful symbol of the national identity."
