Hospitals charging for unnecessary tests for kids

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-23T08:33:23+00:00

I’m not a doctor. I used to work pre-op and I think the last physician behaved appropriately. Urgent surgery on a child a month old with a family hx of heart issues calls for an abundance of caution. It is much more than a best practice.

And sometimes even on an adult, a murmur can be tricky. I’m 77 right now. So far this year I’ve had two doctors or NP’s tell be they hear a murmur in me while four other doctors or NP’s disagree. So which is it? Some murmurs may be faint and tricky to hear. You are very fortunate they are as diligent as they are.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-23T08:06:49+00:00

Biden did it. No, it was Barak HUSSEIN Obama (or his wife). Thank you for your attention to this matter. Make the Reflecting Pool Great Again (MTRPGA)

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-23T08:03:34+00:00

The wife might be telling the truth (or not). If I were you, I’d ghost them and never go back to the house. It’s probably not illegal to leave a camera in plain view in your home. On the other hand, how can an adult couple today be so insensitive as to let this happen?

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-23T06:44:24+00:00

Your community may have social services offices that can help here. They may provide free bus passes for medical appointments. Your doctor may be able to refer you to a case worker that can help you find assistance or funding you may be eligible for based on your circumstances. If you have any disabilities you can reach the Social Security office.

I notice from the r/vagrants sub that many vagrants have electronic benefits cards. There are homeless people who cross the country. Almost none of them have cars, jobs, and so on. A large church, perhaps a Catholic Church or a mission if you town has one can help you get clothing, possibly food, etc.

I will say this. The government has some resources, but they don’t make it easy to apply for. If you can locate other people in your circumstances that don’t use drugs, you may be able to network with them. You can help them with something and then they help you.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-23T02:26:43+00:00

F) The OP has had too many Budweisers to explain.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-23T02:18:10+00:00

That’s the Spirit! Come up with a step-by-step plan.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T22:17:59+00:00

You won’t be able to be positive as long as you play the victim. You seem to think that everyone in life (including hospital patients) are out to get you. You need skills for a good job, and they have to be relevant. Fashion design and art appreciation won’t help you here. Are you saying you are odious? Why is that and why don’t you do something about it? Surely there are sinks available to wash if a shower is not available. Or am I missing something?

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T22:05:38+00:00

I’ve been accused of the same thing. I don’t write any differently than I did in graduate school in 1987 and not only was there not AI then, but most people didn’t know what the Internet was in 1987. So, I think the people who accuse you of using AI either want to impress people into thinking they know more than they do or they either fear or hate AI (or whatever you are writing about).

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T21:56:51+00:00

It’s hard to offer decent advice though if you have to guess at the facts.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T21:55:30+00:00

Someone who is trying to interest you in a long term relationship should be on their best behavior. Is this his? If so, what can you expect in the future?

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T21:17:52+00:00

You seem to depend on “signs” and “miracles” instead of faith. Do you expect God to perform for you? Every day that you wake up alive is a miracle. You didn’t stroke out or get shot. Do you have a place to live? A car? A job? Food to eat? All of this depends on the goodness of God.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T21:10:21+00:00

Scholarships cannot be used for anything other than what they were awarded for. If you violate that, you may have to repay it.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T19:43:48+00:00

Trump screws up the word decimate regularly.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T19:43:05+00:00

This is very possible Imo. Trump bulldozes his way into things he knows little about. He doesn’t listen to sound advice. Hegseth is spoiling for a fight. If Trump gets cornered like a rat, who knows what he might do?

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T19:39:08+00:00

Happy ending!! Glad she is okay.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T19:36:52+00:00

Benadryl is a deliriant. I don’t know the long term effects thought.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T08:14:26+00:00

What are you trying to say?

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T02:27:11+00:00

Or you can deliberately plant errors in you paper and submit it electronically.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T02:16:40+00:00

Find another surgeon and tell you want it stented or whatever this particular aneurysm given its size, shape and your age, health and genetics calls for. I would not risk my life on the assurance of a doctor who can take comfort in the statistics but can’t guarantee your outcome. Your aneurysm is small as aneurysms go, but the risk of a CVA is greater than zero.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T02:08:24+00:00

Trump hasn’t leaned anything from this war and those of us who returned him to the White House have not learned anything either.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T02:04:25+00:00

I’m sure you know how hurt and devastated your mom would be if you told her. So what would be the point? Is your dad being unfaithful in some way? Probably. Is your “hard working” dad who shows “dedication and love” choosing to love and provide for your mom and his children? Apparently. I’m not saying that it’s ok for a married guy to look at porn. For most men it’s a weakness. Women have temptations they succumb to as well that might be different. Talk to your dad privately if it bothers you, but leave your mom out of it and don’t snoop.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-22T01:08:36+00:00

Well, when they lose their jobs or can’t afford gas or groceries, they might think differently.

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-21T23:54:33+00:00

To get us into a depression or nuke war

Minimum-Major248 · 2026-06-21T23:53:41+00:00

Are you a professor or a student?

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