So much this.

And for perspective, I needed a doctor appointment in Spain. Found out I needed it on Thursday. I’m going on Monday.

Also went to a different doctor for an evaluation this week. Said I needed to go in a different direction. Wouldn’t even charge me for the consult.

It is surreal to do medicine outside the US, where every single fucking medical interaction is first and foremost, “How are you going to pay?”

“But now, when I visit a veterinarian, doctor or dentist, I’m not just paying for their professional services. I also have to help some private equity or hedge fund make an absolute killing.

No more do you go see Dr. Davis when you have a cavity; you go to something like Northside Dental Group, and you might never see the same dentist twice. Thanks, private equity!”

Jul 6
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