[pct-l] Off topic - VA
cvano at tmail.com
cvano at tmail.com
Tue Nov 13 23:39:11 CST 2007
On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 3:50 pm, kcristler wrote:
> /go to any VA hospital and tell me how well we treat our veterans. Talk
> is
> cheap. Kerry
Actually, I've had very good treatment and service at 3 VA hospitals
when I've had a real problem. The day I had chest pains, I didn't even
sign in. Within 60 seconds I was hooked up, given nitro, and had 2 DRs
and 3 nurses at my side. When I got bladder cancer, it was out within a
month. They're still calling me for follow-ups on that. Getting an
appointment with a primary care though is very hard, and yes, you can
expect to spend most of the day if you just walk in - usually. I can't
get dental or vision at all except for exams. Rx drugs are mailed to me
every quarter. The current political situation has hurt me more though
with high co-pays. I think I remember in basic training in 1972 that it
was supposed to always be free. I could be wrong there as I've only
been going to the VA for about 10 years but my co-pays have gone up
quite a bit in the last few years. Sorry, no humor on this subject. I
like the VA and I'm glad I have that benefit.
Beyond this point
There be dragons...
Chris ~ S/V Drifter
Anacortes, WA. ~~~_/) ~~~
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