Can't afford surgery in the USA? Med tourism saves BIG bucks - CNN

[Bozita]

Run time: 04:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xakjGD_adBs   Posted on YouTube: April 26, 2010 By YouTube Member: marionthorpe Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: April 26, 2010 By DU Member: Bozita Views on DU: 740

 

[bos1]

1. It's true, I live it.

I live in Europe. On a recent trip to California I developed a toothache, and was told by the dentist (visit, $60) that I need a root canal for almost $1000. I called my dentist in Europe and she said it would do it for a 1000, also, but in the local currency -- or about $50. So a round trip ticket to Europe and this dentist's work would cost less than the dentist in California.

[Jumping John]

2. I think that you could afford the procedure.

I just had a stent placement that left me with $17,000 worth of bills after suffering an heart attack. I have no health insurance. I love these 'rich people' alternative ideas that Joe Average citizen is ignorant of and can not afford.

[wilt the stilt]

3. I hear a chicken works n/t

[Jumping John]

4. I don't get it. please explain yourself. Oh OK - Payment with a chicken. I'll try that.

[Lars77]

6. Where in Europe?

I live in Norway, and believe it or not, our universal health care does not include dental. I payed about 1200 US for my root canal two years ago.

[SocialistLez]

5. I've considered Mexico. NT

[Taverner]

7. Cuba is good, inexpensive and allows it

Except they're supposed to be "evil" because they won't let the Gueros still have slaves.