Medical Peeps (23)
Lookin4missright: GP's ... Specialists etc...
Do you think they feed off eachother in their industry to make as many dollars as they can (and/or get kickbacks)$$$$, or have they really got our best interests in their hearts?????
Does the Oath still mean anything these days, or are they like everybody else Greed, greed, greed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Do you think they feed off eachother in their industry to make as many dollars as they can (and/or get kickbacks)$$$$, or have they really got our best interests in their hearts?????
Does the Oath still mean anything these days, or are they like everybody else Greed, greed, greed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
All I can say is what I've seen myself !
We have in Adelaide large walk in GP clinics . You guys in Melbourne may have them as well .
The clinics u walk in see any GP. These while I think they have your best interests do feather their own nests they work for big companies . I in the past was given free samples of certain
drugs just to get me started on the brand they were pushing .
When I had my big issue with high BP the GP refused to send me to a public hospital
Instead referred me to a big cardiologist practice first visit cost me $$$$$ big time . After that I complained and was bulk billed . Of course when I needed a diabetic doctor I was referred by the heart doctor to a different specialist who I convinced to bulk bill. His receptionist was not happy with that .
Now I pay to see a GP get much better treatment . And if I need a script for current medications all I have to do is call up and I'm told when it will be ready to be collected . At the big walkin clinic you have to wait and see a GP who then bills the govt .
I hope that makes sense
mickyj63: All I can say is what I've seen myself !
We have in Adelaide large walk in GP clinics . You guys in Melbourne may have them as well .
The clinics u walk in see any GP. These while I think they have your best interests do feather their own nests they work for big companies . I in the past was given free samples of certain
drugs just to get me started on the brand they were pushing .
When I had my big issue with high BP the GP refused to send me to a public hospital
Instead referred me to a big cardiologist practice first visit cost me $$$$$ big time . After that I complained and was bulk billed . Of course when I needed a diabetic doctor I was referred by the heart doctor to a different specialist who I convinced to bulk bill. His receptionist was not happy with that .
Now I pay to see a GP get much better treatment . And if I need a script for current medications all I have to do is call up and I'm told when it will be ready to be collected . At the big walkin clinic you have to wait and see a GP who then bills the govt .
I hope that makes sense
We have in Adelaide large walk in GP clinics . You guys in Melbourne may have them as well .
The clinics u walk in see any GP. These while I think they have your best interests do feather their own nests they work for big companies . I in the past was given free samples of certain
drugs just to get me started on the brand they were pushing .
When I had my big issue with high BP the GP refused to send me to a public hospital
Instead referred me to a big cardiologist practice first visit cost me $$$$$ big time . After that I complained and was bulk billed . Of course when I needed a diabetic doctor I was referred by the heart doctor to a different specialist who I convinced to bulk bill. His receptionist was not happy with that .
Now I pay to see a GP get much better treatment . And if I need a script for current medications all I have to do is call up and I'm told when it will be ready to be collected . At the big walkin clinic you have to wait and see a GP who then bills the govt .
I hope that makes sense
I will add you can wait many hours to see a GP in the large walkin clinic .
Twice I called in to get scripts twice I was told 50 people ahead of you so I left .
And this mob were against generic meds I had lecture after lecture from the doctors .
And I know chemists make more money off of genric brands than name brands . Those who know me know who I work for .
Lookin4missright: GP's ... Specialists etc...
Do you think they feed off eachother in their industry to make as many dollars as they can (and/or get kickbacks)$$$$, or have they really got our best interests in their hearts?????
Does the Oath still mean anything these days, or are they like everybody else Greed, greed, greed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
nah , don't think so , I had a serious issue 4 weeks back , short lived issue , thank all Gods . Anyways got a letter from the clinic to have a free blood test before attending a free check over for any issues mainly heart disease . Little bit of prevention . Cheaper for Aussies to fly over for medical work . Not being Wiki being enrolled in our PHO system would cost a little more for DR's visits . Spending time in a DR's waiting room is frightful , full of bloody sick people so should be avoided .Do you think they feed off eachother in their industry to make as many dollars as they can (and/or get kickbacks)$$$$, or have they really got our best interests in their hearts?????
Does the Oath still mean anything these days, or are they like everybody else Greed, greed, greed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Lookin4missright: GP's ... Specialists etc...
Do you think they feed off eachother in their industry to make as many dollars as they can (and/or get kickbacks)$$$$, or have they really got our best interests in their hearts?????
Does the Oath still mean anything these days, or are they like everybody else Greed, greed, greed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Do you think they feed off eachother in their industry to make as many dollars as they can (and/or get kickbacks)$$$$, or have they really got our best interests in their hearts?????
Does the Oath still mean anything these days, or are they like everybody else Greed, greed, greed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Way back many years ago before AFL hit Sydeney, doctors worked Mon-Fri and Sat morning only....otherwise go to the hospital to get your tissues and aspirin.
Dr G E (and his lovely assistant) introduced 7 days a week doctor attention through private practises. And sponsored South Melbourne Football Club to move to Sydeney and have very tight red shorts when they played.
In 1970, my parents, my brother, my sister and myself paid out every week for private health insurance and got back 80% of any of our doctors bills.
In 1974, a PM introduced "FREE Medical for every Australians" because a small percentage "did not have Private Health Insurance coverage." Okay, it was to be an additional 1.5% on top of our Income Tax each year "up to a limit of $650 per annum per taxpayer."
Under the leadership of our great beer-drinking PM and the self-appointed World's Greatest Treasurer (and later PM) it was raised to 2% with no upper limit. I do recall my father telling me about the time that Income Taxes became a Federal responsibilty instead of State responsibilty. Before that time, he was paying 1% towards his Old Age Pension as well as a bit towards his medical expenses if he earnt less than a certain amount or his family expenses exceeded some limit.
Yes, my grandmother was one of those not having any Private Health Insurance coverage even though her 1st husband had been a participant in one of those schemes, and my family members were contributing privately during the 60s & 70s. Mainly because of the aid that that Society had given to "our" family during some hard times.
BUT, Grandma was covered by the Federal Govt because she was 1. War Widow & 2. OLD. 1974 resulted in me personaly (and my family members) paying more each year for medical treatment than when it "was not free."
wash2u: Way back many years ago before AFL hit Sydeney, doctors worked Mon-Fri and Sat morning only....otherwise go to the hospital to get your tissues and aspirin.
Dr G E (and his lovely assistant) introduced 7 days a week doctor attention through private practises. And sponsored South Melbourne Football Club to move to Sydeney and have very tight red shorts when they played.
In 1970, my parents, my brother, my sister and myself paid out every week for private health insurance and got back 80% of any of our doctors bills.
In 1974, a PM introduced "FREE Medical for every Australians" because a small percentage "did not have Private Health Insurance coverage." Okay, it was to be an additional 1.5% on top of our Income Tax each year "up to a limit of $650 per annum per taxpayer."
Under the leadership of our great beer-drinking PM and the self-appointed World's Greatest Treasurer (and later PM) it was raised to 2% with no upper limit. I do recall my father telling me about the time that Income Taxes became a Federal responsibilty instead of State responsibilty. Before that time, he was paying 1% towards his Old Age Pension as well as a bit towards his medical expenses if he earnt less than a certain amount or his family expenses exceeded some limit.
Yes, my grandmother was one of those not having any Private Health Insurance coverage even though her 1st husband had been a participant in one of those schemes, and my family members were contributing privately during the 60s & 70s. Mainly because of the aid that that Society had given to "our" family during some hard times.
BUT, Grandma was covered by the Federal Govt because she was 1. War Widow & 2. OLD. 1974 resulted in me personaly (and my family members) paying more each year for medical treatment than when it "was not free."
Dr G E (and his lovely assistant) introduced 7 days a week doctor attention through private practises. And sponsored South Melbourne Football Club to move to Sydeney and have very tight red shorts when they played.
In 1970, my parents, my brother, my sister and myself paid out every week for private health insurance and got back 80% of any of our doctors bills.
In 1974, a PM introduced "FREE Medical for every Australians" because a small percentage "did not have Private Health Insurance coverage." Okay, it was to be an additional 1.5% on top of our Income Tax each year "up to a limit of $650 per annum per taxpayer."
Under the leadership of our great beer-drinking PM and the self-appointed World's Greatest Treasurer (and later PM) it was raised to 2% with no upper limit. I do recall my father telling me about the time that Income Taxes became a Federal responsibilty instead of State responsibilty. Before that time, he was paying 1% towards his Old Age Pension as well as a bit towards his medical expenses if he earnt less than a certain amount or his family expenses exceeded some limit.
Yes, my grandmother was one of those not having any Private Health Insurance coverage even though her 1st husband had been a participant in one of those schemes, and my family members were contributing privately during the 60s & 70s. Mainly because of the aid that that Society had given to "our" family during some hard times.
BUT, Grandma was covered by the Federal Govt because she was 1. War Widow & 2. OLD. 1974 resulted in me personaly (and my family members) paying more each year for medical treatment than when it "was not free."
wash2u: Way back many years ago before AFL hit Sydeney, doctors worked Mon-Fri and Sat morning only....otherwise go to the hospital to get your tissues and aspirin.
Dr G E (and his lovely assistant) introduced 7 days a week doctor attention through private practises. And sponsored South Melbourne Football Club to move to Sydeney and have very tight red shorts when they played.
In 1970, my parents, my brother, my sister and myself paid out every week for private health insurance and got back 80% of any of our doctors bills.
In 1974, a PM introduced "FREE Medical for every Australians" because a small percentage "did not have Private Health Insurance coverage." Okay, it was to be an additional 1.5% on top of our Income Tax each year "up to a limit of $650 per annum per taxpayer."
Under the leadership of our great beer-drinking PM and the self-appointed World's Greatest Treasurer (and later PM) it was raised to 2% with no upper limit. I do recall my father telling me about the time that Income Taxes became a Federal responsibilty instead of State responsibilty. Before that time, he was paying 1% towards his Old Age Pension as well as a bit towards his medical expenses if he earnt less than a certain amount or his family expenses exceeded some limit.
Yes, my grandmother was one of those not having any Private Health Insurance coverage even though her 1st husband had been a participant in one of those schemes, and my family members were contributing privately during the 60s & 70s. Mainly because of the aid that that Society had given to "our" family during some hard times.
BUT, Grandma was covered by the Federal Govt because she was 1. War Widow & 2. OLD. 1974 resulted in me personaly (and my family members) paying more each year for medical treatment than when it "was not free."
this is one of your bug bears washDr G E (and his lovely assistant) introduced 7 days a week doctor attention through private practises. And sponsored South Melbourne Football Club to move to Sydeney and have very tight red shorts when they played.
In 1970, my parents, my brother, my sister and myself paid out every week for private health insurance and got back 80% of any of our doctors bills.
In 1974, a PM introduced "FREE Medical for every Australians" because a small percentage "did not have Private Health Insurance coverage." Okay, it was to be an additional 1.5% on top of our Income Tax each year "up to a limit of $650 per annum per taxpayer."
Under the leadership of our great beer-drinking PM and the self-appointed World's Greatest Treasurer (and later PM) it was raised to 2% with no upper limit. I do recall my father telling me about the time that Income Taxes became a Federal responsibilty instead of State responsibilty. Before that time, he was paying 1% towards his Old Age Pension as well as a bit towards his medical expenses if he earnt less than a certain amount or his family expenses exceeded some limit.
Yes, my grandmother was one of those not having any Private Health Insurance coverage even though her 1st husband had been a participant in one of those schemes, and my family members were contributing privately during the 60s & 70s. Mainly because of the aid that that Society had given to "our" family during some hard times.
BUT, Grandma was covered by the Federal Govt because she was 1. War Widow & 2. OLD. 1974 resulted in me personaly (and my family members) paying more each year for medical treatment than when it "was not free."
epirb: nah , don't think so , I had a serious issue 4 weeks back , short lived issue , thank all Gods . Anyways got a letter from the clinic to have a free blood test before attending a free check over for any issues mainly heart disease . Little bit of prevention . Cheaper for Aussies to fly over for medical work . Not being Wiki being enrolled in our PHO system would cost a little more for DR's visits . Spending time in a DR's waiting room is frightful , full of bloody sick people so should be avoided .
Glad you are ok now MrE
You always have me, mr rob & miss merri if you need goats bred, milked or whatever yooz do to them over the pond
mickyj63: this is one of your bug bears wash
In Germany you can not only pick your GP, but a lot of other doctor's as well (not in Ireland, a lot of the specialized doctor's are based in a hospital).
I did change some doctors until I was happy with them. I met some very good doctors who are genuinely concerned about their patients and do their best. If I have the feeling it's different, I wouldn't go back there.
You just sometimes need a doctor, not going isn't an option.
I did change some doctors until I was happy with them. I met some very good doctors who are genuinely concerned about their patients and do their best. If I have the feeling it's different, I wouldn't go back there.
You just sometimes need a doctor, not going isn't an option.
means it annoys him or pisses him off lookin very basically 
mickyj63: means it annoys him or pisses him off lookin very basically
hmmmmm ... ok still don't get it ... but think miss k is fond of you 
... 
... pay attention laddy 
<--- Guiness 
Lookin4missright: hmmmmm ... ok still don't get it ... but think miss k is fond of you ... ... pay attention laddy <--- Guiness
Lmao lookin
She is a fine lady
mickyj63: Lmao lookin
She is a fine lady
She is a fine lady
glad you think so mr m, ........... gotta go
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mickyj63: Lmao lookin
She is a fine lady
She is a fine lady
Hi Miss K
I'm in bed early work day
Hope u have a great day
I'm in bed early work day
Hope u have a great day
Lookin4missright: Glad you are ok now MrE You always have me, mr rob & miss merri if you need goats bred, milked or whatever yooz do to them over the pond
Hi Lookin
What the heck have you done me in for this time...???
Just going up the mountain to where Epribs house is,, would be no small feat... especially if I have to carry a goat up there with me..for the milk etc...
ps... thank goodness you are well Eprib... glad to hear it..
and if I have to climb that mountain... matey Lookin, I am draggin you up there wid me..
That place looks gorgeous tho... just for the views... and If I have to go up there to see them there views, you are going to climb up there too... howz that sound.??
Yeah... I knew it..
. you are going to chicken 
out..
Lookin4missright: Glad you are ok now MrE You always have me, mr rob & miss merri if you need goats bred, milked or whatever yooz do to them over the pond
milking goats not a bad idea , eat any thing and not to big to handle . Going by the Stinking Billy Goat (rip) not hard to catch , more so in winter as the bloody thing would be inside in a flash if the door was left open . Cost me a lot of cornthins to bribe him to go out side . I have read where Aussie cattle stations use them for milk as well . Guess goats are not affected by 10 year droughts .epirb: milking goats not a bad idea , eat any thing and not to big to handle . Going by the Stinking Billy Goat (rip) not hard to catch , more so in winter as the bloody thing would be inside in a flash if the door was left open . Cost me a lot of cornthins to bribe him to go out side . I have read where Aussie cattle stations use them for milk as well . Guess goats are not affected by 10 year droughts .
Merriweather: Hi Lookin
What the heck have you done me in for this time...???
Just going up the mountain to where Epribs house is,, would be no small feat... especially if I have to carry a goat up there with me..for the milk etc... ps... thank goodness you are well Eprib... glad to hear it..
and if I have to climb that mountain... matey Lookin, I am draggin you up there wid me..
That place looks gorgeous tho... just for the views... and If I have to go up there to see them there views, you are going to climb up there too... howz that sound.??Yeah... I knew it.. . you are going to chicken out..
What the heck have you done me in for this time...???
Just going up the mountain to where Epribs house is,, would be no small feat... especially if I have to carry a goat up there with me..for the milk etc... ps... thank goodness you are well Eprib... glad to hear it..
and if I have to climb that mountain... matey Lookin, I am draggin you up there wid me..
That place looks gorgeous tho... just for the views... and If I have to go up there to see them there views, you are going to climb up there too... howz that sound.??Yeah... I knew it.. . you are going to chicken out..
I don't do mountains and botanical gardens to well
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Do you think they feed off eachother in their industry to make as many dollars as they can (and/or get kickbacks)$$$$, or have they really got our best interests in their hearts?????
Does the Oath still mean anything these days, or are they like everybody else