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Topic: Health care of The Uninsured and Poor
tiamabreid Joined Sun 10/12/08 Posts: 91	Sat 11/08/08 07:27 PM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Sat 11/08/08 07:40 PM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina Yes, I know them. When I read what she says, I don't get that out of it: "see that those 90% do not need the medical care they are receiving most are mentally ill and make thereselves sick physically." But..I do think mentally ill people need to be taken care because they don't get enough care as it is.

Unknow Joined Fri 10/06/06 Posts: 4066	Sat 11/08/08 07:41 PM
if things continue the way they are, we won't have to worry cause we will all have to go to canada or mexico for health care cause no one wants to be a doctor in this country anymore. between the cost of med-school, insurance after you get out it is a lose lose situation. The only people making money in medicine these days are the insurance companies. I have two uncle who are doctors, they both are very near retirement. One a OB GYN is one of the last OB's left in D.C. The other is a pediatrician, who is forced to see 3x more children each day than he did when I worked for him over the summer 20 years ago, to keep his practice going. I'm considering an officer comission in the army to pay for medical school. Estimated cost of medical school is $236,000!!! Tha's some crazy SH*T Ya, tell me about it... If i get it through the army they will pay for everything. Might be worth another six years of military service for that... That sounds great..As well it should..There needs to be more incentives..More incentives to stay in..I thank you for your service and sacrifices you have made.

quiet_2008 Joined Sat 08/30/08 Posts: 11138	Sat 11/08/08 07:46 PM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina Yes, I know them. When I read what she says, I don't get that out of it: "see that those 90% do not need the medical care they are receiving most are mentally ill and make thereselves sick physically." But..I do think mentally ill people need to be taken care because they don't get enough care as it is. it was Ronald Reagan's fault. He cut Federal funding for mental health and a lot of people lost care

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Sat 11/08/08 07:48 PM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina Yes, I know them. When I read what she says, I don't get that out of it: "see that those 90% do not need the medical care they are receiving most are mentally ill and make thereselves sick physically." But..I do think mentally ill people need to be taken care because they don't get enough care as it is. it was Ronald Reagan's fault. He cut Federal funding for mental health and a lot of people lost care Yes, he did cut the funding. They even discussed that in my college textbooks. That's when a lot of mentally ill people became homeless.

quiet_2008 Joined Sat 08/30/08 Posts: 11138	Sat 11/08/08 07:49 PM
I remember it it was kinda like a zombie movie. they were everywhere

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Sat 11/08/08 07:53 PM
I remember it it was kinda like a zombie movie. they were everywhere Some are still out there.

Unknow Joined Fri 10/06/06 Posts: 4066	Sat 11/08/08 08:02 PM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina Yes, I know them. When I read what she says, I don't get that out of it: "see that those 90% do not need the medical care they are receiving most are mentally ill and make thereselves sick physically." But..I do think mentally ill people need to be taken care because they don't get enough care as it is. it was Ronald Reagan's fault. He cut Federal funding for mental health and a lot of people lost care The state of Fl under Jeb severely cut state funding for hospital care for them and literally put these people on the streets. More traffic for the high priced ER.$$$$$$$$$$$$

Drivinmenutz Joined Wed 11/14/07 Posts: 4290	Sun 11/09/08 05:14 AM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina Yes, I know them. When I read what she says, I don't get that out of it: "see that those 90% do not need the medical care they are receiving most are mentally ill and make thereselves sick physically." But..I do think mentally ill people need to be taken care because they don't get enough care as it is. it was Ronald Reagan's fault. He cut Federal funding for mental health and a lot of people lost care The state of Fl under Jeb severely cut state funding for hospital care for them and literally put these people on the streets. More traffic for the high priced ER.$$$$$$$$$$$$ Makes you wonder why the first thing cut is usually medical care or education.... This is why i wish states had a bit more independence. From what i understand the states send their taxes to the IRS, then have to basically ask for the money they need back... In order to get proper funding, states have to follow the federal goverment's "rules". This is how the department of education works anyway... This is also why i back Dr. Paul's plan on abolishing that program too. But, i think many problems could be solved by using cheaper, noninvasive treatments, and preventive medicine. Honestly you'd be looking at a 75% decrease in costs. (This is probably an underestimate.)

cutelildevilsmom Joined Sat 04/07/07 Posts: 8862	Sun 11/09/08 10:00 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ?

quiet_2008 Joined Sat 08/30/08 Posts: 11138	Sun 11/09/08 10:10 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? I dunno about the other states, but in New Mexico every kid that graduates high school has a a two year scholarship guaranteed for them from lottery funds

cutelildevilsmom Joined Sat 04/07/07 Posts: 8862	Sun 11/09/08 10:14 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? I dunno about the other states, but in New Mexico every kid that graduates high school has a a two year scholarship guaranteed for them from lottery funds Wow.not in this state.

Unknow Joined Fri 10/06/06 Posts: 4066	Sun 11/09/08 10:25 AM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina Yes, I know them. When I read what she says, I don't get that out of it: "see that those 90% do not need the medical care they are receiving most are mentally ill and make thereselves sick physically." But..I do think mentally ill people need to be taken care because they don't get enough care as it is. it was Ronald Reagan's fault. He cut Federal funding for mental health and a lot of people lost care The state of Fl under Jeb severely cut state funding for hospital care for them and literally put these people on the streets. More traffic for the high priced ER.$$$$$$$$$$$$ Makes you wonder why the first thing cut is usually medical care or education.... This is why i wish states had a bit more independence. From what i understand the states send their taxes to the IRS, then have to basically ask for the money they need back... In order to get proper funding, states have to follow the federal goverment's "rules". This is how the department of education works anyway... This is also why i back Dr. Paul's plan on abolishing that program too. But, i think many problems could be solved by using cheaper, noninvasive treatments, and preventive medicine. Honestly you'd be looking at a 75% decrease in costs. (This is probably an underestimate.) Yes think %75 is low. I would rather pay $100 now(average Dr visit) than $1500(average Er visit). Wow do it just 100 times you would pay $10,000 and save $140,000!! To me we are already paying the $150,000, why not pay the $10,000 and spread the savings(you all dont like spreading the wealth) around...I could use some of those savings!!!!!

Giocamo Joined Tue 08/19/08 Posts: 3297	Sun 11/09/08 10:38 AM
No disrespect here. I have worked with the mentally ill. You say that they are making themselves sick physically. I don't understand. Winx, I do not have a working history as a health professional or a mental health professional, but what I think gentlefaith is referring to is Hypochondriasis. A person who does not REALLY NEED medical attention but THINKS they do on a regular basis. Tina Yes, I know them. When I read what she says, I don't get that out of it: "see that those 90% do not need the medical care they are receiving most are mentally ill and make thereselves sick physically." But..I do think mentally ill people need to be taken care because they don't get enough care as it is. it was Ronald Reagan's fault. He cut Federal funding for mental health and a lot of people lost care The state of Fl under Jeb severely cut state funding for hospital care for them and literally put these people on the streets. More traffic for the high priced ER.$$$$$$$$$$$$ Makes you wonder why the first thing cut is usually medical care or education.... This is why i wish states had a bit more independence. From what i understand the states send their taxes to the IRS, then have to basically ask for the money they need back... In order to get proper funding, states have to follow the federal goverment's "rules". This is how the department of education works anyway... This is also why i back Dr. Paul's plan on abolishing that program too. But, i think many problems could be solved by using cheaper, noninvasive treatments, and preventive medicine. Honestly you'd be looking at a 75% decrease in costs. (This is probably an underestimate.) Yes think %75 is low. I would rather pay $100 now(average Dr visit) than $1500(average Er visit). Wow do it just 100 times you would pay $10,000 and save $140,000!! To me we are already paying the $150,000, why not pay the $10,000 and spread the savings(you all dont like spreading the wealth) around...I could use some of those savings!!!!! ...huh ?...**I'm so fuggin' confused**...lol

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Sun 11/09/08 10:44 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? The lottery money not going to education is a complaint in my state!! It's the shell game like at a carnival.

Unknow Joined Fri 10/06/06 Posts: 4066	Sun 11/09/08 10:51 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? The lottery money not going to education is a complaint in my state!! It's the shell game like at a carnival. I beleive the funds are there for manys things that are important to us. We just have to hold those accountable who over see it..

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Sun 11/09/08 10:54 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? I dunno about the other states, but in New Mexico every kid that graduates high school has a a two year scholarship guaranteed for them from lottery funds I've never heard of that.

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Sun 11/09/08 10:55 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? The lottery money not going to education is a complaint in my state!! It's the shell game like at a carnival. I beleive the funds are there for manys things that are important to us. We just have to hold those accountable who over see it.. The lottery money is supposed to be going to education, Temp. That's what they said.

quiet_2008 Joined Sat 08/30/08 Posts: 11138	Sun 11/09/08 10:56 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? I dunno about the other states, but in New Mexico every kid that graduates high school has a a two year scholarship guaranteed for them from lottery funds I've never heard of that. it's only enough to get them into Community College, or to help with University of NM. But it's more than most kids would be able to raise on their own And a LOT of kids still don't use it and go to work at McDonalds

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Sun 11/09/08 10:58 AM
Stop filling prisons with pot smokers and maybe you can use that money for better things.Can someone explain to me why the lottery suposedly helps pay for education but every year there is no money ? I dunno about the other states, but in New Mexico every kid that graduates high school has a a two year scholarship guaranteed for them from lottery funds I've never heard of that. it's only enough to get them into Community College, or to help with University of NM. But it's more than most kids would be able to raise on their own And a LOT of kids still don't use it and go to work at McDonalds That makes no sense to not use the money.