Posted on 02/17/2020 6:41:49 AM PST by libstripper
A new video posted on Sunday shows former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg explaining how healthcare will “bankrupt us,” unless we deny care to the elderly.
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In reality, I think many doctors recommend this approach for those of advanced age. Many times, there are many other pre-existing medical conditions that preclude the usual treatments given for many kinds of cancer.
Bloomberg has the sensitivity of a rock, but medical treatment decisions for those in their 80s and 90s are often looked at in a different way than for those who are young or even middle-aged.
In reality, I think many doctors recommend this approach for those of advanced age. Many times, there are many other pre-existing medical conditions that preclude the usual treatments given for many kinds of cancer.
Bloomberg has the sensitivity of a rock, but medical treatment decisions for those in their 80s and 90s are often looked at in a different way than for those who are young or even middle-aged.
I totally agree with that. Because as others have posted, the age will eventually drop.
But I think I'm not alone in my thinking. How many 95 year olds diagnosed with cancer are going to pursue a cure? I'd wager not many.
You are exactly right. even many in their 80s would not opt to do so.
I agree, but that’s how it will start, at first, it seems like a reasonable proposition, but then those goalposts start to move.
Best to nip it in the bud, and not even go there.
He just can’t help himself. At heart, he hates people.
I agree with you..... way back when, i was between jobs, and had to negotiate cash prices for doctors.... i was amazed at the scam the insurance companies are running... example, my specialist, when using insurance, was a 40 dollar office visit out of my pocket, plus 24 dollar coinsurance (what the hell is that)... anyway, the cash price for the entire office visit was 58 bucks. I saved 6 bucks by paying cash and bypassing insurance altogether!!!! same with prescriptions, i had a 30 dollar copay on prescriptions. when i inquired as to the cash price, it was 8 bucks!!!! where in hell does that other 22 bucks go???
look up the cash price for your meds.... you may be pleasantly surprised.... goodrx is a place to start
Next he’ll be promoting euthanasia..................
2. The age of unacceptability will go down...94, 93...83, 73 and so on.
3. Of course there will always be plenty of money for young illegals and their children...
The reality is that health care is already somewhat rationed by health care providers and insurers. Fortunately, the patient still has rights, but is encouraged to forfeit them through phony end-of-life documents, and doctors who play God. My 95 year old aunt has had breast cancer for 5 years, and was advised to forego treatment. Looks like she may see 100, since it appears to be the slow growing kind. She is a treasure! We just don’t need the government to decide to ration. Government should always protect patients’ rights.
That would leave out Supreme Court Judges from drooling on their seats.
That is the problem, right there. Is there any other field of human endeavor where the consumer and payee are two different people?
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Though it is not as wide spread as health care, I’d say public education is one.
I recently had a proceedure and in tests learned I was very low on a certain Vitamin....Insurance companys state you have to first try supplements, but then refuse re-testing for 2 yrs. before they will pay for injections..
Agreed.
Just sayin’ what I’d do in that situation. Heck, instead of chemo at that age, I’d probably go skydiving or something. LOL
There’s already age limits on some procedures. Try getting prostrate cancer treatment at 85. Good luck.
That will go over well with older voters. Add them to Blacks, Women, Farmers/Industrial workers, Bernie Bros on the list of people who aren’t likely to support Mini Mike.
But loves their money.
Yep. I’ve talked to a lot of people on this. One of my friends talked down a $32,000 surgery to $7,500.
People need to ask this question: Why should the time of three or four people in an operating room cost you tens of thousands of dollar? Sure, there is expensive equipment there. But there is in an auto repair shop too.
It’s expensive because we’re not paying for it and we don’t care how much it costs.
BTW, I had a $25 copay on my last “insured” visit to a doctor. When I walked out they said that I could waive insurance and just pay them $20 instead. :)
No, you should say you “won’t do anything”. But I bet you get treatment, right Bloomturd?
Correct. He also loves power.
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