Wednesday, July 13, 2011
My experience with French medicine
OK, so I have been sick off and on since I got here (stomach issues) so I went to see the doctor today. I set the appointment up yesterday. When I got there, I rang a bell, and the doctor came out to greet me when he let his other patient go....no secretary or anything. I step into the examining room, which is also his office with his big desk and all his books and things. After examining me and listening to my symptoms he said I had a slight fever (99.1) and it looked like I had a slight issue with my throat. He gave me an antibiotic, and anti nausea and prilosec prescription and sent me on my way. Total cost for my visit: 23 euro (about $35). I headed to the pharmacy to get my prescriptions filled, and they, ironically, also cost me 23 euro. So, here's hoping that my $70 investment will make me well so I don't have to miss out on any more plays and I can head somewhere for the day this weekend. I am half-way through with my "essay" of 5 pages, so I hope to have no worries for the rest of the trip. Say a prayer for me that all my sickness will be gone. I miss you all! xoxoxoxoxo
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Que vous vous sentiez mieux.... Korin
ReplyDeleteSo now it is Friday and how are you feeling? Socialized medicine doesn't sound so bad...how much would that have een here? At least $130 out of pocket with Tim's insurance not to mentio n the time/salary of the person who processes the insurance claims on both sides.
ReplyDeleteI am feeling a bit better, but not great. I wish I could say otherwise. It cost me about $75 total, which I will submit to insurance when I get home.
ReplyDeleteDear Laura,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling a little better.
Marianna