tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post8535703980869816171..comments2023-07-20T05:30:32.466-07:00Comments on In My Humble Opinion: A CallingJordan Grumethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566078305685946261noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post-47826809189837629332011-11-11T15:16:07.036-08:002011-11-11T15:16:07.036-08:00I am a Canadian CA (your version of a CPA). Howev...I am a Canadian CA (your version of a CPA). However I have had PPMS for the last 15 years, and have pretty much retired now. I have also been hospitalized with a gallbladder operation. They did a laparoscopic procedure, screwed it up, and then had to open me all up to clean me out. I have also had a kidney cancer operation.<br /><br />And none of this cost me a penny. If I was in the U.S. I would have been bankrupt.<br /><br />I presume you know about MS and chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency? (CCSVI)<br /><br />I recently had to go to Albany to get a CCSVI angioplasty. Canadian doctors have forbidden this procedure. <br /><br />This "Liberation Treatment" cost me a lot of money, but at least I had a choice and a chance.<br /><br />I think there are pros and cons to any healthcare system. As I am sure you are aware, America spends more money per capita than anybody, but only gets so-so results.<br /><br />However, Canada is going to have to change something in its healthcare system, because it cannot afford to continue the way things are now.<br /><br />It is most interesting to read about your feelings as a doctor. And I suppose it is good therapy to write about issues of concern. We patients don't really get to build much of a relationship with our doctors anymore, because there is simply not enough time.<br /><br />Your posts let us look a little deeper into the doctor as a human being. Which is a good thing.<br /><br />I am constantly amazed by the front line people in healthcare. Having spent more time in the ER and ICU than I would like to remember, I have marveled at the dedication of all healthcare workers. Unfortunately, this dedication can sometimes lead to burnout. <br /><br />Anyway, it is nice to get to "know you" so to speak.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />TomTom Petersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post-28130293511888931032011-11-06T08:24:01.873-08:002011-11-06T08:24:01.873-08:00one word... social workers give a lot to what your...one word... social workers give a lot to what your saying.. yet we are underpaid and at time underappriecated but I wouldnt change it..because I love that what I do does matter.. even it its a hug from a big ole harley dude .. likeyou got lol ..I would recommend..talking to a good social worker.. who specializes in counseling.. and grief therapy... to help debrief...Donna in TEXAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03314448720673945115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post-40306326373894194752011-11-04T22:00:29.877-07:002011-11-04T22:00:29.877-07:00I've stumbled upon your post really by acciden...I've stumbled upon your post really by accident and was not be able to just pass by without a comment. I have never known what I wanted to be when I grew up. So I've become an engineer, just like my parents. After few years of work, marriage and 3 kids I finally got it - a physician. I could never say it better than you did, why exactly. It rang so true to me! Somehow it made all the hard work I did over the past few years just to be able to apply, completely worth it. For that I thank you.Marianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post-66768891216950749702011-11-04T13:45:06.849-07:002011-11-04T13:45:06.849-07:00Beautiful post. I don't often consider the oth...Beautiful post. I don't often consider the other side of the medical coin, so it's nice to be woken up to how my doctor might be feeling. <br /><br />Lovely words and I'm glad to read them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296669137299786155.post-39334634418095933012011-11-04T10:37:45.745-07:002011-11-04T10:37:45.745-07:00Thank you, Dr. Jordan.
As one who "fantas...Thank you, Dr. Jordan.<br /><br /> As one who "fantasises" what it would be like to be a Physican, you always bring me back to earth.<br /><br /> And, this was a lovely post!tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121763456161256252noreply@blogger.com