tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post1507598596326306383..comments2024-03-28T21:18:11.206-04:00Comments on TRAVEL WITH THE BAYFIELD BUNCH:)): DOC ROBOTAl Bossencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-1112581748327860932012-04-20T07:53:08.264-04:002012-04-20T07:53:08.264-04:00What happens if you need medical care while in USA...What happens if you need medical care while in USA?<br /><br />My 29 year old daughter has no health care through her job and was just turned down by Blue Cross/Blue Shield (supposedly the insurer of last resort) because of two minor "pre-existing conditions" common to women her age. At least starting in 2014 Obamacare will prohibit such exclusions, although I can't help but wonder if the insurance companies will charge so much it will be de facto exclusion.Scottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493302038477405809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-72888397495720665942012-04-19T12:21:45.426-04:002012-04-19T12:21:45.426-04:00To make it clear about Canadian healthcare, doctor...To make it clear about Canadian healthcare, doctors here are like doctors everywhere...you get them with human personalities and you get them with robot personalities and you get everything in between. While Sandra's and my doctor in Ottawa is outstanding in both personality and ability, I personally don't care if I like a doctor as long as he/she cures me of the problem I'm seeing him/her for. I'll take an unfriendly but capable doctor over a friendly quack any day.<br /><br />Also AFAIK, OHIP only pays for drugs during a hospital stay or for those on old age pension.Gordon Whttp://www.pbase.com/merriwolfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-14651702887901318702012-04-19T09:49:30.148-04:002012-04-19T09:49:30.148-04:00Doc Robot is not my kind of guy, good luck with hi...Doc Robot is not my kind of guy, good luck with him. Those pesky racoons sure can be destructive to bad you have to take the bird feeders down.Wayne and Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707083374034910289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-68017778698542732462012-04-19T09:46:03.318-04:002012-04-19T09:46:03.318-04:00I currently have zero copays except on prescriptio...I currently have zero copays except on prescription drugs, but you can never tell how long it will last with today's economic woes.<br /><br />I hate to get my passport renewed because of the fact that I will look 10 years older in the new picture! You are no longer a tourist, you are a homeowner and part time resident of the US!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-88143944721464396602012-04-19T01:06:02.636-04:002012-04-19T01:06:02.636-04:00He skipped the class on bedside manner. I imagine ...He skipped the class on bedside manner. I imagine that's the only one he didn't bother with, so you're likely in good hands that have bad people skills.The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-19571911615671171052012-04-19T00:08:05.844-04:002012-04-19T00:08:05.844-04:00Too bad you got robot Doc,hope he is good at what ...Too bad you got robot Doc,hope he is good at what he does. Great pictures as usual.Jean and Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106819454019297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-91113955652242147532012-04-18T23:57:42.877-04:002012-04-18T23:57:42.877-04:00My Doc is super friendly and I am one of the lucky...My Doc is super friendly and I am one of the lucky ones between union insurance and SS I have 0 copay on everything. The US need a system just like Canada. The only problem with my Medical is they like to do things early. I had an appointment for minor surgery at 9:30 this morning. I got up at 7 and said what was I smoking when I agreed to this early appointment. I dont finish my second cup of coffee until 10. I called and rescheduled for June 6 at 1:30 P.M. Now thats a time of day I can handle.Red Meadornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-4889368021255454172012-04-18T23:49:45.966-04:002012-04-18T23:49:45.966-04:00Sounds like the Canadian health care is really goo...Sounds like the Canadian health care is really good, but the "bedside service" is really indifferent.<br />The raccoon may be a bit pesty, but he sure is cute. I respect your love for all animals....thanks!Happytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-28245496717311659142012-04-18T23:27:06.279-04:002012-04-18T23:27:06.279-04:00our Canadian medical system is indeed worth keepin...our Canadian medical system is indeed worth keeping..we, too are very fortunate on the money end of it!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-75588251453232968012012-04-18T23:11:42.858-04:002012-04-18T23:11:42.858-04:00I would not feel comfortable having such a cold pe...I would not feel comfortable having such a cold person do surgery on me. However, at least here in USA, so much of how they do and what they do, is controlled by the govt, insurance, etc...and often they are not really allowed to do what they feel is best for their patients. Perhaps people handle those things differently...but it sure helps if they are more personable, because after all none of this is the fault of the patient!! Surely hope all will go well with your proceedure!! <br /><br />Today was my day for "burning"...at the skin doctor. Could be worse. But not something I look forward to doing. And I have never been a sun-worshipper either...sigh...but with fair skin tis easy to get sunburnt even if being careful. And now approaching 60, tis time to keep the skin doc in business!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-47621309971031863242012-04-18T23:02:45.939-04:002012-04-18T23:02:45.939-04:00Our last passport cost us $120/each. We know where...Our last passport cost us $120/each. We know where you are coming from!<br />We have been to the Tiffin plant twice. It is a great place. If you are ever there, be sure to take the plant tour and don't miss the paint plant. They are both amazing and everyone is really friendly. They stop working to answer any questions anyone has.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-46257646034546319652012-04-18T22:05:59.450-04:002012-04-18T22:05:59.450-04:00The geese chasing Pheebs is funny. The raccoon is...The geese chasing Pheebs is funny. The raccoon is cute but too expensive to feed bird seed and destructive. <br /><br />I know that doctors are busy but do they have to be so impersonal. This is seen way too often. Sorry you got a robot.<br /><br />I'm a 3rd night in Flagstaff and feeling kinda' poor. But think the truck is good to go--cross fingers--and head to the North Rim tomorrow.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-13802974139258085162012-04-18T21:49:39.160-04:002012-04-18T21:49:39.160-04:00I guess I got lucky with my doc visit, as my doc i...I guess I got lucky with my doc visit, as my doc is a very personable woman who asks all kinds of questions. But she's really not a doc, but a Physician's Assistant. I think I'd take a robo doc if I didn't have to pay, it might be worth it.<br /><br />Once again, your photos are just stunning. The raccoon with the seeds on its mouth, the purple flowers...I wish I could take photos even half as good.Spotted Dog Ranch:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15734250215386335527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-687288887400462842012-04-18T21:47:21.684-04:002012-04-18T21:47:21.684-04:00At least he didn't tell you anything that scar...At least he didn't tell you anything that scared you much.......Rod Ivers https://www.blogger.com/profile/11622769861928590585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-88724357880072701112012-04-18T21:41:35.014-04:002012-04-18T21:41:35.014-04:00Sorry to hear about your visit to Doc Robot. I jus...Sorry to hear about your visit to Doc Robot. I just had a visit with one myself, and I'm all the way here in Georgia!! Seems like alot of them have forgotten their oath. Wish you all the best with your kidney situation!<br /><br />~~Robin<br />http:/www.frogturtlefriends.blogspot.com/F.R.O.Gturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06143327877705176807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-46770378768146237372012-04-18T20:56:47.555-04:002012-04-18T20:56:47.555-04:00Doc Robot sounds very similar to the doctor I used...Doc Robot sounds very similar to the doctor I used to have before I hit the road. Did all the same wonderful greetings as Doc Robot only this guy had to input everything into his computer before he would even speak to me. <br /><br />Then when I told him what was wrong he would proceed to input more data into his computer.<br /><br />Almost seems like you and I could be doctors as well. Just google symptoms and then tell them what to do. HA!!Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331886676971218138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-75626501493573271952012-04-18T20:47:58.448-04:002012-04-18T20:47:58.448-04:00Those pesky raccoons are worse than those nasty bl...Those pesky raccoons are worse than those nasty black squirrels...but who's keeping score, anyway. They're just doing what they have to do to live their life. Glad you're going to let them be. You make me happy, Al, with your care for animals. Thanks.Russ Krecklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003451276135546632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-80645431315074583692012-04-18T20:34:58.514-04:002012-04-18T20:34:58.514-04:00Glad to hear your "problem" is not too b...Glad to hear your "problem" is not too bad. Ray is waiting for his "roter rooting" at the end of May so feels your pain! I enjoy your take on life rving and hope we can enjoy a lot of the same things when we start our trek south next fall. Thanks for sharing. DebChasing the 70'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624761074277439921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-53043918950729252112012-04-18T20:30:24.013-04:002012-04-18T20:30:24.013-04:00Do you have a choice of doctors or just have to ta...Do you have a choice of doctors or just have to take whoever you get? Is it the same one every time? I guess I'd at least expect a grunt or a big sigh..... About those raccoons.... cute critters, but sure are destructive!The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-44182968699940189412012-04-18T20:15:30.503-04:002012-04-18T20:15:30.503-04:00Good luck with Dr. Robot - hate it when that happe...Good luck with Dr. Robot - hate it when that happens. Sometimes those guys are the best doctors though. <br /><br />Love that photo of Pheebs being chased by the geese. Hope she doesn't tangle with that raccoon. I am inordinately fond of wildlife and that was a great picture, but I do not like raccoons. Ever since Rusty tangled with one, they are not high on my list of beloved animals.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-15220589055298938332012-04-18T20:11:57.875-04:002012-04-18T20:11:57.875-04:00Great groaner's today!
So sorry to hear abo...Great groaner's today! <br /><br />So sorry to hear about Doc Robot. What's up with that? You sure took it well. I'd have been pretty irritated. Hope that isn't a regular part of Canadian Health Care.<br /><br />Glad to hear Motor will be coming home soon.<br /><br />Sherry<br />www.directionofourdreams.blogspot.comSherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.com