- On 13 Jun 2013
in
8-month-long erection subject of malpractice suit,
elliemae said:
Do we pay Car mechanics when they don't fix the car?
So you're saying that, in the above case, the MD shouldn't be paid if the patient doesn't recover?
- What if the patient delays treatment or chooses not to follow MD treatment plan and dies. MD shouldn't be paid?
- What if the condition isn't treatable?
- The first doctor referred to the second doctor, as per protocol when a suspected cancer. He shouldn't get paid, when he was referring to the appropriate treating physician. He felt that he couldn't order the tests because he wasn't the treating physician.
- The second doctor couldn't order the tests before he saw the patient, because he hadn't seen her and therefore didn't know what to order. Also, she wasn't yet his patient so he couldn't order tests until he saw her.
- On 13 Jun 2013
in
8-month-long erection subject of malpractice suit,
elliemae said:
Sounds like his own neglect, not going to get it fixed for 8 months.
According to one article, the doctor was willing to remove it for a huge out of pocket charge. So the guy did nothing for four months:
Metzgar, who lost his health insurance in 2009 after the surgery, says he didn’t have the money to pay for the removal operation.
After it became worse, another doc removed it - sounds like between 4-8 months later. I'm guessing that the guy was embarrassed and didn't want to go to another doctor at that point - and had no $ to pay.
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A woman (small business owner) I know noticed a small sore in the back of her throat - then went to the dentist to have a tooth pulled a couple of months later and he described it as a large blister. She has no insurance and few $, so she attempted to make an appointment with a free clinic. The wait is about 3-4 months.3-4 months can be a death sentence when dealing with a fast-growing cancer, if that's what it is.
So she made an appt with an ENT. He saw her and referred her to an oncology ENT. He saw her, and ordered tests, then wants her to come back. So far she's at $5,000 and hasn't even been diagnosed... if it's cancer she will have to figure out how to pay out of pocket for chemo/radiation, or wait until the blister becomes life-threatening...
The woman is in her early 50's and one of the docs I work with suggested she get a job anywhere that has medical insurance in order to be seen sooner. Except, even if she gets a job, insurance for lower-wage jobs usually takes 90 days, effective the first of the month following the 90'th day. And if she's been treated at all before then (which she has), this will be denied as a pre-existing condition.
Fuck. This guy's dick problem is a perfect example of how we're all screwed without insurance.
- On 12 Jun 2013
in
8-month-long erection subject of malpractice suit,
elliemae said:
It sounds funny - but the guy must be in agony.
- On 12 Jun 2013
in
NYC restaurant bans tipping,
elliemae said:
I even let it slide that my youngest pulled a peashooter on me, and my oldest was reaching for a shank as we pulled into the parking lot.
Isn't this an everyday occurrence?
- On 12 Jun 2013
in
How COSTCO saves taxpayers money,
elliemae said:
Costco has good stuff - but the choices are limited. I can't stand how crowded it is, but even with the membership fees the stuff is cheaper in the long run.
So I go, but it's not a pleasant experience.
- On 12 Jun 2013
in
Send the men in the white jackets for Roberto,
elliemae said:
My blog is doing fine. It is about the Phoenix real estate market, and your comment had nothing to do with the topic, hence I didn't approve it. You weren't missed, so don't worry to much.
Have you considered selling t-shirts? You've got yourself one loyal little stalker, there.
- On 12 Jun 2013
in
NYC restaurant bans tipping,
elliemae said:
I went to eat with some friends yesterday. One of them had a $100 bill and asked the waiter to break it for her, so he did. Only she didn't pay attention to the change and paid the full bill ($19) plus a $5 tip from the monies he brought back.
Then she got home and counted her $ and realized that the waiter had paid her bill and given her the change. That's when she realized she left a $24 tip on a $19 bill. We go there often and he does give good service - and he's a starving college student. So she doesn't feel horrible. But I digress.
According to a friend of mine, food cost is anywhere from 10-25% (the latter for fine dining). The restaurant biz can be quite lucrative, but not for the waitstaff that has an adjusted minimum wage - like $2.13 per hour in Utah.
http://www.dol.gov/whd/state/tipped.htm
According to this chart, if the employee makes $30 or more per month in tips employers are allowed to adjust for tips. So if your neighborhood Denny's waitress seems surly - you try getting by on shit wages that don't even cover the cost of the crappy health insurance you get - if you're lucky enough to get them.
- On 10 Jun 2013
in
Obsolete College Professors Resist Their Fate,
elliemae said:
Are students today getting 4 times the education that they were in 1985?
Of course they're not. Prices are out of whack. But the institution of education needs to change, not the teaching part. There needs to be an emphasis on the actual education.
There are some crappy professors, but that doesn't mean that they're all bad. I think we're overloaded with administration and the other bullshit.
- On 9 Jun 2013
in
The Redneck Equivalent of "I'm going to Disneyland!",
elliemae said:
Aww. Florida is no worse than any other state.
- On 9 Jun 2013
in
Obsolete College Professors Resist Their Fate,
elliemae said:
We don't need teachers. We need a national digital curriculum for all subjects. Education wouldn't cost anything and would be universally available if we went pure digital.
That would work so well - if only it took into account that there are things that can't be learned online. Things such as working as a cohesive group, hands-on training, and being able to speak with other students who were in the class in order to get their take on what was said.
So far as replacing elementary thru high school with on-line, that doesn't replace the socialization and phys ed aspects. School is a social place as well as a place of learning. I saw the passion with which some teachers taught... and how apathetic others were.
Unfortunately, all the cattiness and childish competitive behavior I witnessed in high school continues throughout adulthood.
- On 9 Jun 2013
in
Funny picture thread,
elliemae said:
- On 9 Jun 2013
in
Elliemae's Dog's Obituary,
elliemae said:
I think a lot of dogs continue to live and suffer more as a last effort to please their masters than of their own desire to live.
She was playing, eating, etc up until the last day. We were watching for signs, but she was okay. Just old. Her last day she "told" us it was time. But she died on her own terms.
Had she suffered, at all, I would have taken her in to be put down.
- On 9 Jun 2013
in
Elliemae's Dog's Obituary,
elliemae said:
Marjorie Rose, born January 9, 2009 & died June 5, 2013
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1999 ?
oops. yep.
my other dog doesn't know how to act. She's taking it harder than any one else.
thanks for your comments.
- On 8 Jun 2013
in
Lookie. I found anothe pointless link to prove my lame poltical opinions,
elliemae said:
I'm SHOCKED that such a travesty should exist! I blame it on the government - surely there is a law that's been broken but the conservative liberal politicians have directed the NSA (national soda administration) to look the other way.
I can't believe that my hard-earned tax dollars are going to fund programs that help the 98% when shit like this is happening. I doubt I'll sleep tonight, what with this vast conspiracy going on.
- On 7 Jun 2013
in
Why Aren't the 50% Living in Poverty Protesting in the Streets?,
elliemae said:
So I guess the bottom line answer is that there isn't anyone in the United States living in poverty except by choice.
The waiting lists for housing are outrageous.
SSI doesn't pay much at all, altho at least one qualifies for Medicaid if they've got ssi.
- On 1 Jun 2013
in
bmwman91's Buying Adventure Log,
elliemae said:
I wondered why people dislike popcorn ceilings
I live where it's dusty and popcorn ceilings accumulate the dust. They look dingy pretty fast. That, and little spiders like to hang out in the nooks & crannies.
So far as appliances, I didn't read back far enough to see if I already posted this (have "sometimers... sometimes I forget), but about 20 years ago my husband & I went to Sears and they had an entire section of damaged items. We got a drop-in stove for $500 off retail because the back of the box was dented. Not the oven compartment, but the steel box surrounding it. Had a minor dent. I didn't affect the performance and we got the full warranty.
The fridge we chose had a broken handle. They gave us a new one, which was installed in minutes by a very stoned woman (me at the time) with a Phillips head screwdriver. The handle slid right onto it.. Unfortunately, I had to put down my wine glass for a moment but you can't have everything.
We ended up with close to top-of-the line appliances for less than half price, full warranty and they threw in some minor free stuff. 'twas awesome.
Another place to get out of the ordinary parts is the habitat for humanity "restore" - I was in one recently and saw a nice range hood for $100. I recommend going there. JodyChunder says
This thread just devolved into an HGTV script.
I'm a little pissed at HGTV. According to them, my ceiling fans have to "go." I guess in NYC it's tacky to have them. Let them swelter through a summer in my neck of the woods and say that. Since there's a teeny airport and no limo service, I think we're safe from the HGTV dick designer contingent, tho.
- On 31 May 2013
in
What Do I Do With My Dead Wifes Vibrator?,
elliemae said:
Obviously, they should have buried her with it installed and turned it on during the open casket viewing.
Along with a sign that referred to her "vibrant" life.
- On 30 May 2013
in
You should be nice to the listing agent,
elliemae said:
APOCALYPSEFUCK is Shostakovich says
Right, asshole, here's the rules. You AND your wife suck my dick with savage, grunting abandon without me even asking. Got it, assholes? Any hint of teeth, you don't see the property. Got it, assholes?
If it's an awesome property, the wife should be willing to have all her teeth pulled.
- On 29 May 2013
in
Home prices Surge again.,
elliemae said:
In UT, my neighbor's pos (normal neighborhood) house sold for $180k when she couldn't sell it at all for the past few years, a private buyer wouldn't touch it last year for over $140k.
WTF is happening? I'm so confused.
- On 29 May 2013
in
So long, nice knowing you, well some of you.,
elliemae said:
My parting advice is this. Stop using the anonymity of the internet to try and be something you aren't. There are real people here making real financial decisions and the last thing they need is someone peddling fiction.
I've learned a lot here - never applied it, but learned a lot nonetheless.
- On 28 May 2013
in
AZ now a feminist paradise?? Jury can't decide on punishment for Arias,
elliemae said:
agreed.
- On 27 May 2013
in
AZ now a feminist paradise?? Jury can't decide on punishment for Arias,
elliemae said:
OK, but then why does everyone else get screwed on public defenders?
Because the system is totally fucked up. For example, in Utah, a person doesn't qualify for a public defender if he owns a home. Doesn't matter if he's underwater, if it's on a family farm, or if the house is in foreclosure and it's not yet out of his name. Don't qualify.
the great Bart Simpson says
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows.
- On 27 May 2013
in
U.S. continues to deny adequate medical care for disabled,
elliemae said:
Did you read (and understand) the article, or were you simply looking for another reason to attack our healthcare system?
Doctors are pressured to see more patients, with less staff, in order to make a living. In many cases, their "living" is certainly more opulent than some of their patients, but I digress.
In many cases, their offices aren't equipped to deal with patients who have special needs. This includes not being wheelchair accessible, not having specialty equipment necessary to provide care for these patients, and not having staff available to help to lift patients.
Even specialty lifts require two people in order to safely operate the equipment. Office staff members aren't trained in body mechanics and often lack the certification needed to be "hands on" in order to help move patients.
You might think it's crazy that the everyday worker can't help - but the security guards mentioned in the other story weren't trained in how to transfer patients and the patient fell (bringing down the security guard with him). And that doesn't take into account the insurance and liability issues. The dude in the wheelchair probably can sue the doctor for endangering him.
There's no money - and no incentive - for doctors to make their practice completely handicapped accessible. The article mentioned that the customer (patient) had a "bed sore" on his bottom that had gone undiagnosed - but if the MD had ordered home health care it would have been discovered. Unfortunately, the customer doesn't qualify for home health care because he is able to leave the home and receive care.
There's a huge gap in the healthcare system (please insert your criticism of Obamacare here, even though it's not yet implemented and has nothing to do with this thread). Patients who are confined to wheelchairs or are significantly handicapped don't receive as great of care as do those who are bed-bound.
You see, ten pound bass, you only weigh ten pounds (or ten ounces, or simply shuddup don't ask); but a person weighing 130 pounds who isn't able to help with a transfer is dead weight and might as well weigh 200# or 500#; they're hard to move safely without training and specialty equipment.
CaptainShuddup says
we can just harass fatty the fat fuck fucker...
Good job.
- On 26 May 2013
in
AZ now a feminist paradise?? Jury can't decide on punishment for Arias,
elliemae said:
How the hell did she get $1.7 million of public defender time when the average defendant gets maybe an hour of a $10/hr public pretender -- er, defender? I say the pd's are milking the tax payers.
According to the law, she deserves the best defense possible. AZ residents are paying for it. $1.7 million is nothing compared to how much California put on trying OJ Simpson - $9 million.
- On 25 May 2013
in
AZ now a feminist paradise?? Jury can't decide on punishment for Arias,
elliemae said:
Just fucking kill her. She's wasting air that someone else could use. I volunteer for her jury.