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I just wanted to add that the gynecologists are, i...

2008-04-08T01:34:00.000+03:00

I just wanted to add that the gynecologists are, in fact, NOT any more understanding than that in this country.

It's awkward enough being an exchange student in Tel Aviv without being looked at like I'm nuts for wanting a little privacy... maybe it's just the Femi doctors, though. I've noticed that only the crazy ones accept Femi. Real situation: "You have severe acute tonsillitis. What? They're so swollen you can't breathe? Kol b'seder! Just take five times the normal amount of antibiotics. They'll shrivel right up in a few hours. Along with your intestines and every other body part that relies on bacteria to function... but you'll be breathing fine, nu?"

And I thought Americans were the pill-happy ones..

Announcement: my brother Steve was the first one ...

2007-04-20T12:00:00.000+03:00

Announcement: my brother Steve was the first one to identify the "Cannonball Run" doctor above. He seems to have problems posting comments on his computer. Sorry, Mort-if I don't recognize him, he might kick my butt next month.

Good call, Mort. They don't make movies like that...

2007-04-19T15:31:00.000+03:00

Good call, Mort. They don't make movies like that anymore.

Hmmm...seems that you've figured out the system, K...

2007-04-19T15:30:00.000+03:00

Hmmm...seems that you've figured out the system, Katherine. I just tried making an appointment at another dermatologist only to discover that they don't schedule appointments. You just show up. This will have to be the subject of another post.

i think I pay about 80 sheks a month for my health...

2007-04-19T14:29:00.000+03:00

i think I pay about 80 sheks a month for my health insurance. and yes, i have had a doctor who i encountered who i think was a russian broom cleaner enrolled for the day to sit in the office and see patients. all the doctors here do is give you a referral to the specialists, to whom you pay 12 shekels to see (bargain!). so all you have to do is google your symptoms, decide you have cancer of the toe, and get a referral. you just have to avoid the old grannies who will kick you in the ribs before letting you have your appointment - they are always before you somehow in the queue, even if they arrive half an hour after!

The great character actor Jack Elam in Cannonball ...

2007-04-19T14:26:00.000+03:00

The great character actor Jack Elam in Cannonball Run.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001181/
How about a hard one?

That's what happen when uncle Sam charges you at l...

2007-04-19T06:17:00.000+03:00

That's what happen when uncle Sam charges you at least 600 dollars a month for health insurance.
In Israel you pay something like 300 shekels (60 dollar).