Thoughts on medicine in Argentina

[MNJason]

Ive been in South America the last few weeks and checked into my hotel in Mendoza, Argentina with a high fever and a clogged ear.

Within 90 minutes I had:

A (seemingly good) doctor in my room looking me over and providing a diagnosis of a infected ear
Medicine (3 items) ordered
Medicine delivered

I called my physician in the states just to make sure it was all kosher before I took anything.

Guess what this cost me? $32 USD total.

Discuss.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Well, I'd bet the farm the Argentine taxpayers shelled out the rest, 'cause $32 wouldn't even cover the paperwork!!!!!!!!!

 

[HHGT]

It's free here in the US... I thought everyone gets free healthcare???

 

[2112]

What is the Malpractice situation down there? If your ear doesn't instantly resolve, have you hit the lottery?

Who developed the pharmaceuticals? An Argentinian company or an American company?

 

[Toolman]

Medicine is overrated. If you get sick, you obviously are not intended to reproduce. The economy of Darwin is upon us.

 

[MNJason]

Medicine is overrated. If you get sick, you obviously are not intended to reproduce. The economy of Darwin is upon us.

Umm.......ahh..........ok