A Collection of Problems with the US Health Care System

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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Teacher. Minnesota. Statement 10099.

Categories: Patient Statements

State:: Minnesota

Occupation:: Teacher

I am a teacher at a parochial school in Minnesota, my husband is in the national guard and just got back from Iraq. Even through the military our insurance costs two hundred and thirty dollars a month for…

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Anesthetist. Minnesota. Statement 10034.

Categories: Patient Statements

At the time of this incident, I had an individual private insurance plan because I was doing locum or “freelance” work. I saw my doctor for a “follow up” from an emergency room visit due to severe abdominal pain. I…

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