A Collection of Problems with the US Health Care System

Founder of DUE. California. Statement 10113.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: California

Occupation:: Richard Gicomeng, Founder of Drug Use Education (DUE) Process Initiative (www.DrugUseEducation.org)

Diagnosed in 1979 at the age of 19 with narcolepsy and what today is known as ADHD, I was treated with Desoxyn and my 2.0 GPA doubled overnight……

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Student. Texas. Statement 10111.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Texas

Occupation:: Student

I’d had what felt like a slight case of swimmers’ ear. I was hesitant but decided to see my primary doctor after about two months. He told me that there was nothing he could do and that I should…

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Unemployed. Maryland. Statement 10110.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Maryland

Occupation:: Unemployed

I would like to know why the dental coverage for adults has changed. The only things they cover is cleanings but in order to have a cleaning I have to pay for the xrays that they have to…

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Engineer. Minnesota. Statement 10109.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: MN

Occupation:: Engineer

I recently had an appointment with a sleep specialist. The visit consisted of about one half hour of dialog between the doctor and myself. No physical examination or tests of any kind were performed. My diagnosis was “insomnia-unspecified”.…

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Law Student. California. Statement 10108.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: California

Occupation:: Law Student

Absolutely disgusting that I can’t get insurance for cheaper than $320 per month.

About my general Health:

I am a 27 year old female. 5′2″, 105 pounds. I have never smoked in my entire life, never had an alcoholic…

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Banker’s Assistant. Oregon. Statement 10107.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Oregon

Occupation:: Banker’s Assistant

I have stage 4 cancer so have been through quite a few tests in the last few years. Many times I have seen doctors not use recent test from other doctor, order tests that are not effective…

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Homecare Giver. Illinois. Statement 10106.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Illinois

Occupation:: Homecare Giver

I have an adult daughter with an acquired disability. In a small way I am compensated for the expense of caring for her in my home by the State of Illinois’ home caregiver program. The fund has…

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Retired. Florida. Statement 10105.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Florida

Occupation:: Retired

Medicare,medicaid and insurance cost reduction.
I’m aware of doctor shortages in US.I did not have any prostate problems.Under the pressure of more that one doctor and my family too I ask my primary doctor to refer me to an…

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Student. Statement 10104.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Ontario

Occupation:: school

Health care is something that everyone needs since there first minutes of life. However the health care system is lacking. There are not enough doctors and nurses for the whole population and it seems that people who have…

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Retired. Statement 10103.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Expatriate living abroad

Occupation:: Retired

I am retired as a result of a disability acquired while working for the Department of Defense that is regulated under “The Longshoreman’s Act”. Well documented complications, thrombosis, PTS, lung embolism, post-embolitic pulmonary hypertension, cerebral hemorrhage…

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