Need hotel near hospital in Paris ASAP!!!
Jul 3rd, 2005, 03:49 PM
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And a reminder to everyone on Medicare. Medicare does not cover for medical care outside of the US. It sounds to me, from everything I have read, that MedJet is a good company. It will be interesting to see what dear wj1's final report is regarding them.
Jul 4th, 2005, 07:46 AM
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It's approaching supper time in Meaux now - - hopefully wj1 has arrived without a hitch, and the patient is having a smooth post-operative course.
Best wishes for convalescence that gwts easier with each passing day.
Best wishes for convalescence that gwts easier with each passing day.
Jul 4th, 2005, 06:55 PM
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I didn't see this post while everything was unfolding but sure am glad Rex did....
I can bet none of us would wish to be in wj's position but isn't it wonderful that this forum was such a useful resource during a crisis?!!!!!
I really have no patience for you, jsmith, right now. It is rather upsetting that you would choose to 'stir the pot' instead of just posting helpful info or moral support. I hope you never need to rely on the kindness of strangers, but if you do, I would wish that you get useful advice.
wj--I hope your flight and your mom's surgery went smoothly and wish you mother a very speedy recovery.
I can bet none of us would wish to be in wj's position but isn't it wonderful that this forum was such a useful resource during a crisis?!!!!!
I really have no patience for you, jsmith, right now. It is rather upsetting that you would choose to 'stir the pot' instead of just posting helpful info or moral support. I hope you never need to rely on the kindness of strangers, but if you do, I would wish that you get useful advice.
wj--I hope your flight and your mom's surgery went smoothly and wish you mother a very speedy recovery.
Jul 4th, 2005, 07:09 PM
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Rex, please do NOT apologize for anything you did! Lots of people on here (me included) offer medical and medication advice. (Examples: what drugs to take to sleep on the plane, what anti-malarial to take, etc.) You happen to be one of the few who are actually qualified.
No one in their right mind is going to act in a serious situation based on medical advice given on an internet forum. What you offered did cause wj1 to rethink the situation and get more information -- who can argue that is anything but a positive result?
No one in their right mind is going to act in a serious situation based on medical advice given on an internet forum. What you offered did cause wj1 to rethink the situation and get more information -- who can argue that is anything but a positive result?
Jul 5th, 2005, 06:35 AM
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In response to this comment posted by Marilyn: <<Lots of people on here (me included) offer medical and medication advice. (Examples: what drugs to take to sleep on the plane, what anti-malarial to take, etc.) You happen to be one of the few who are actually qualified.>>
Marilyn, I think the problem is that because he IS qualified, any physician would probably NOT want it to appear that he's casually giving "medical advice" to unseen strangers on an internet travel board. (The same would be true for lawyers.)
Marilyn, I think the problem is that because he IS qualified, any physician would probably NOT want it to appear that he's casually giving "medical advice" to unseen strangers on an internet travel board. (The same would be true for lawyers.)
Jul 5th, 2005, 04:34 PM
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No physician (or none that you would want to listen to) will give specific medical advice to a specific individual, without some kind of first hand evaluation (history, examnation or other diagnostic testing).
It's even thin ice for me to say "these are worthwhile subjects for you (as a <i>family member</i
to want to discuss with the patient's physician" - - since I am not engaged in the medical care of adults in any way.
So, my suggestions were actually offered in the context of how I would think through the process, if it were a parent in my own family.
As is the case (and not so infrequently), I was trying to acknowledge that for some families... the risks and benefits of plan "A" are considerable - - and the risks and benefits of plan "B" are considerable, even if different... and frequently, the patient is going to get good care in any of a number of settings, and the outcome is moderately unpredictable with either plan A or B...
...therefore, it may be entirely reasonable to make a decision, based on what is best for both the patient <i><b>and</b></i> a <i>whole boatload</i> of relevant loved ones.
It's even thin ice for me to say "these are worthwhile subjects for you (as a <i>family member</i
to want to discuss with the patient's physician" - - since I am not engaged in the medical care of adults in any way.So, my suggestions were actually offered in the context of how I would think through the process, if it were a parent in my own family.
As is the case (and not so infrequently), I was trying to acknowledge that for some families... the risks and benefits of plan "A" are considerable - - and the risks and benefits of plan "B" are considerable, even if different... and frequently, the patient is going to get good care in any of a number of settings, and the outcome is moderately unpredictable with either plan A or B...
...therefore, it may be entirely reasonable to make a decision, based on what is best for both the patient <i><b>and</b></i> a <i>whole boatload</i> of relevant loved ones.
Jul 9th, 2005, 08:05 PM
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Hi Rex, me too! I would imagine that wj1 has not been able to post here but like everyone else I sure hope all is going well for her and her mother. Best wishes wj1 if you see this. And best wishes to you also dear Rex.
Jul 10th, 2005, 06:50 AM
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Here's hoping that wj1's mom is receiving standard of care in Paris hospital. This brings back many sad memories of my father's massive stroke, suffered in Heidelberg in 1990, and his subsequent total lack of treatment in a German hospital and our insurance company's threat to cancel Dad's medical insurance if he was flown back to the states on a Lear that had to be refueled (cabin compression issues). Lufthansa's consultant doc then cancelled our purchase of nearly the entire first class cabin on a direct flight from Ffort to Atlanta. My dad was stuck, remained in a coma for 3 weeks with no treatment save TPA and being turned every 2 hours. Once back in the States (through the good graces of Bush senior, on a military hospital plane), he never recovered his ability to speak or walk. Count me as NOT a fan of European hospitals---yes, based on that single, catastrophic experience.
Obviously, wj1's mom's case is different, but in the same circumstances I would move heaven and earth to go to Paris and then stay in contact with my own orthopedist stateside.
Obviously, wj1's mom's case is different, but in the same circumstances I would move heaven and earth to go to Paris and then stay in contact with my own orthopedist stateside.
