tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post7630699586299648176..comments2024-03-28T11:23:25.000-06:00Comments on Hiawatha House: Weird Medical ArrangementsRedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-39759550902118720022014-04-07T20:26:03.468-06:002014-04-07T20:26:03.468-06:00We have complete medical coverage here as well. Th...We have complete medical coverage here as well. The clinics are independent and their business practises vary.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-3947035198419902362014-04-07T20:24:24.176-06:002014-04-07T20:24:24.176-06:00This walk in clinic acts like regular clinic. You ...This walk in clinic acts like regular clinic. You can ask for your guy. Now since there are no appointments it can sometimes be a 2 hour wait. they will tell you how long your wait will be and you can leave the clinic.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-67828582542831163892014-04-07T20:22:22.672-06:002014-04-07T20:22:22.672-06:00This place is great for everything else. They just...This place is great for everything else. They just have a weird system for booking annual check ups.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-81485198643134868342014-04-06T22:40:52.600-06:002014-04-06T22:40:52.600-06:00In NZ the medical practice to which I belong has a...In NZ the medical practice to which I belong has an emergency room where you will be seen as soon as possible (my one occasion was immediately). Appointments for other things can take from a few hours to a few days or more if you want to see your 'own' doctor and he's booked up. In Scotland I've never waited more than a week or so for a non-urgent appointment. In Scotland it's the completely free public system to which I'm referring. GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-26803626802097282472014-04-04T22:37:25.501-06:002014-04-04T22:37:25.501-06:00Our walk in clinics are simply that. Walk in and g...Our walk in clinics are simply that. Walk in and get seen for what ails you. No appointments. I can call my regular Dr. or specialist and be seen in a few days.<br />Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-68299106392465670472014-04-02T21:37:30.318-06:002014-04-02T21:37:30.318-06:00I can call or email to get an appointment. Non-ur...I can call or email to get an appointment. Non-urgent care appointments are scheduled a month ahead of time so there might be a wait.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-727233900207710932014-04-02T20:25:36.239-06:002014-04-02T20:25:36.239-06:00Now specialists are a different story. When I see ...Now specialists are a different story. When I see my neurologist she books my appointment right there for the next year. I also have to most awesome neurologist in the world.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-78182947234906995932014-04-02T20:23:49.496-06:002014-04-02T20:23:49.496-06:00Well, for a well organized young lady like you it ...Well, for a well organized young lady like you it should be easy to plan six months ahead.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-23816460099622977322014-04-02T20:22:47.376-06:002014-04-02T20:22:47.376-06:00Anybody else here does what you do...phone and boo...Anybody else here does what you do...phone and book and appointment.<br />Now for a shot that's pricey. We never know what things cost as our medical program covers it. We do know that it's much less money overall compared to an insurance model. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-16678772967443972542014-04-02T20:20:49.639-06:002014-04-02T20:20:49.639-06:00This is the only clinic that books on only one day...This is the only clinic that books on only one day. all the others you can phone whenever you feel like it. Age is only relative. The numbers get bigger but the only thing that is important is what's in your head.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-14754466324215596522014-04-02T20:18:47.137-06:002014-04-02T20:18:47.137-06:00It is a wacky way to do things and this is the onl...It is a wacky way to do things and this is the only clinic that plays this game.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-15703409304413410992014-04-02T20:17:57.273-06:002014-04-02T20:17:57.273-06:00All other clinics you phone for an appointment and...All other clinics you phone for an appointment and get one in 4 to 6 weeks. It's only my clinic that plays games.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-24713762369773946182014-04-02T20:17:00.970-06:002014-04-02T20:17:00.970-06:00Most of our clinics you phone and make an appointm...Most of our clinics you phone and make an appointment.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-9153962487969657582014-04-02T19:11:29.396-06:002014-04-02T19:11:29.396-06:00I like your take on age. Really age is just a numb...I like your take on age. Really age is just a number. what you do is really tells how old you are. Maybe age is only in our head?Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-43002169339338498742014-04-02T19:10:09.548-06:002014-04-02T19:10:09.548-06:00Many service providers seem to think that they hav...Many service providers seem to think that they have the right to make people wait.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-88716671132775983872014-04-02T19:09:12.035-06:002014-04-02T19:09:12.035-06:00Most other clinics around here operate like yours....Most other clinics around here operate like yours. You phone and get an appointment in 4 to 6 weeks.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-28846148440378687832014-04-02T19:08:01.546-06:002014-04-02T19:08:01.546-06:00You are most fortunate with your Doc. Age? You hav...You are most fortunate with your Doc. Age? You have to get by the number. Only the number says how old you are. After that it's how you operate...mostly in your head.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-292039037092478622014-04-02T19:05:36.009-06:002014-04-02T19:05:36.009-06:00I don't think anybody else uses this system. I...I don't think anybody else uses this system. I hope this clinic comes up with a new approach. With my old Doc annuals were a waste of time. Nothing registered with him. It's like you weren't even there.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-5563563774822713292014-04-02T19:03:14.046-06:002014-04-02T19:03:14.046-06:00You're one of those indestructible guys. But t...You're one of those indestructible guys. But then us guys have a habit of not looking after our health.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-41919291645081828592014-04-02T19:02:01.920-06:002014-04-02T19:02:01.920-06:00You have a very well organized clinic. On top of t...You have a very well organized clinic. On top of that they must be caring. This clinic also contacts me and tell me when to come in for lab reports.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-86800298129227130582014-04-02T19:00:18.542-06:002014-04-02T19:00:18.542-06:00I think it's only the first day of the month t...I think it's only the first day of the month that this happens when people are trying to book and annual.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-42097133862514254572014-04-02T18:22:49.790-06:002014-04-02T18:22:49.790-06:00Sometimes there is a three week wait...sometimes n...Sometimes there is a three week wait...sometimes not. Our clinic tends to be busier in the summer and before school starts. (Tourists). We make all of my husband appointments with his Neurologists three to six months before the day:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-38263814888112667992014-04-02T10:43:20.465-06:002014-04-02T10:43:20.465-06:00Actually the answer to your question is yes. Aroun...Actually the answer to your question is yes. Around here, there's just one clinic within 30 miles, and you have to book an annual exam appt. 6 months to a year in advance, if you want to get in to a certain doctor at a certain time. (They're short-handed).Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-13232998333665799412014-04-02T10:39:39.020-06:002014-04-02T10:39:39.020-06:00Getting an appointment for a check-up isn't a ...Getting an appointment for a check-up isn't a problem, but the last shot I received cost me and my insurer two hundred dollars because it was classified as surgery. Since when is a shot considered surgery?stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-30842206571582026182014-04-02T10:30:36.121-06:002014-04-02T10:30:36.121-06:00I just have my regular GP so although I need to bo...I just have my regular GP so although I need to book my annual a few months in advance, it's otherwise no problem.<br /><br />And I don't think of you as "old people!" :) My mother-in-law goes on about her friend being old. The friend is 89. My MIL? 84! Hee hee! She doesn't think she's old!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.com