Beautiful day so far! The day could not have started off any better!
I came into the clinic today to find out that the clinic host was not volunteering today. So I had to fill his position as well as perform my duties as a medical assistant. It was not so bad because I ended up spending most of the time talking about the Super Bowl with the patients. Its pretty remarkable how people can find such comfort in simple things like a football game, and they are able to forget about their discomforts. They make do with the little that they have, and they hardly complain!
Though there was one lady who became very impatient. It did not help her case when she was told that she would not receive dental treatment because she had a Gold Card. Apparently the dental manager downstairs does not assist patients that have a Gold Card. I'm not too sure what exactly is a Gold Card is or how one receives one, but I am pretty sure it is a government funded program.
This reminds me of the discussions that we recently had in my Bioethics class. To make a long story short, the debate on whether to have the government interfere with health care or how much the government should have a say is, and has always been, a topic of debate. Its hard to please the general public because the general public is filled with people of different cultural backgrounds and ideologies. Even though you want to stay away from politics, this type of issue touches home if you're interested in the medical field.
Quote of the day:
If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it’s free.
- P.J. O’Rourke
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From what I understand, a gold card is a subsidized program that allows patients to get discounted health care. In order to get a gold card, you have to prove that you have a residence and have some sort of income, thus making you "not homeless." Since HHH only provides health care to the homeless who can't have access to health care if it wasn't for institutions like HHH, you can see why HHH turns away those with gold cards, since they can get health care for cheap elsewhere.
ReplyDeletePlease don't be alarmed that I read your blog. I actually like the way you write, and I always wonder what's going on in the clinic above mine.
Ah Michael Cao,
ReplyDeleteYou have answered many questions of mine. Thank you for your input.
I am not alarmed at all. I am actually very thrilled, and happy. Mostly the latter. <3
oh boys. you never cease to amaze me with your ever so caring personalities.
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with your blogs and love your quote of the day! I agree with Cris too....you an MC are amazing!
ReplyDeletePS one other thing...would you please add your name to the title of your blog...it is hard to remember who's blog is who's!!! Dr.r.
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