Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

What a lonely picture, Aiona. The birds are the harbinger of death.
As is, when health care stops being what is best for the patient and becomes profit based.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
JOan

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023

Yes, I wish there were a better way. I left the medical industry because it was becoming too corrupt. If I ever practice again it will be solo practice, not part of a hospital or group practice. It's cost-prohibitive though. So until I'm making money from my writing to help me open a clinic, I'm just paying to keep my license active (CME and relicensure which is about $850-$900 a year). I wish I could open a small free-clinic, but I barely have time to take care of the kids these days.

reply by dragonpoet on 10-Apr-2023

You're welcome Aiona.
Good luck with your writing and hope you can start that free clinic. It is probably sorely needed in theses times.
joan

reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Thanks, Joan.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

So true. We've been through the wringer here in the United States. Now that I am on Medicare it's better for me but Medicare is running out of money. The dems don't want to deal with it and some republicans do. I can't believe we have gotten this far without dealing with it. It has got to be addressed. Sending you my best for this brave post.
Sal :))

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023

Thank you for your review, Sally.

reply by Sally Law on 27-Mar-2023

Most welcome! Blessings! Sal :))

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I think how old someone does determine the standard of care they get and sometimes the elderly are abandoned as a lost cause and allowed to die earlier than they would have done with better care, this does seem so unfair, a poignant write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023

Thank you for your review, Dolly.