tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post4709928461326455962..comments2023-10-22T18:25:39.688+08:00Comments on The View from Taiwan: SurgeryMichael Turtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-27913271729943746242017-08-30T18:12:34.327+08:002017-08-30T18:12:34.327+08:00Hi Michael. It has been a while since I've sto...Hi Michael. It has been a while since I've stopped by, but I wanted to say hello and wish you well after hearing you were in the hospital. First of all, I'm very sorry to hear that this experience caused you so much stress. It is very scary to be in the hospitals here, especially when you realize just how short-staffed hospitals are around the island. <br /><br />It is not unusual for doctors at all hospitals to see 101+ patients per day in most departments, and I often wonder how doctors and nurses keep track of their patients. Sometimes I have to remind my doctor what we talked about two weeks ago, but now he knows I am taking notes and we are working together, which is great. I don't often see that kind of mentality with doctors here in Taiwan. (Most doctors I've met here like to tell you what to do, not explore options together with you.)<br /><br />I am very grateful for the health care I receive here and your comments about nurses being overworked, yet still remaining incredibly kind, are spot on. I bring food to my doctors and nurses now because they have done the same for me on many occasions over the past four years that I've been a 'frequent flyer'. I take special care to learn the names of my nurses and blood techs and I try to support them as much as possible to show my thanks since I am there so much. <br /><br />Your comments on what needs improvement are excellent, but I don't see any solutions on how they can be improved in the immediate future. I'm interested in hearing others comments and hearing about their own experiences and thoughts. I'm not trying to initiate any negativity here. I'm just wondering what can be done to improve upon an excellent system that is very overburdened. I see a lot of people at hospitals here that just don't need to be there. (Colds, flu, etc., can all be treated at local clinics.) <br /><br />Wishing you continued good health, Michael.Carrie Kellenbergerhttp://myseveralworlds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-79492486332846367862017-08-25T22:51:55.957+08:002017-08-25T22:51:55.957+08:00Taiwan should recruit Philippine nurses already!Taiwan should recruit Philippine nurses already!B.BarNavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860632239759681393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-70090525421360993962017-08-25T14:33:46.988+08:002017-08-25T14:33:46.988+08:00Glad to hear you're on the mend.Glad to hear you're on the mend. PeterWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-51364380305420060132017-08-24T12:49:57.183+08:002017-08-24T12:49:57.183+08:00Wishing you a speedy recovery! Take care!Wishing you a speedy recovery! Take care!TCasanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126744415092610184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-82229601440134006872017-08-24T08:57:20.467+08:002017-08-24T08:57:20.467+08:00早日康復!早日康復!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320068250935627850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-32175620179442016082017-08-24T05:28:38.322+08:002017-08-24T05:28:38.322+08:00Glad you are through it, and recovering!Glad you are through it, and recovering!Shiny Beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311368538784464712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-44004690011982224302017-08-24T01:15:00.279+08:002017-08-24T01:15:00.279+08:00Guess no salty pork for a while, eh?
Get well soo...Guess no salty pork for a while, eh?<br /><br />Get well soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-80007364096757307642017-08-23T18:37:14.642+08:002017-08-23T18:37:14.642+08:00Take care, get well soon! Been waiting for your ne...Take care, get well soon! Been waiting for your next blog entry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-9766124246417789422017-08-23T11:24:58.902+08:002017-08-23T11:24:58.902+08:00I can't believe you had the gall to post such ...I can't believe you had the gall to post such bilious nonsense!<br /><br />Get well quick!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-88346712573471966122017-08-23T10:58:46.639+08:002017-08-23T10:58:46.639+08:00Well- glad to hear you came out the other end okay...Well- glad to hear you came out the other end okay. And what swimming hole were you at? How come I do t know about it. Show me! Soon!Domenichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947783577035194447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-37006573221357117592017-08-23T08:00:50.881+08:002017-08-23T08:00:50.881+08:00The difference in cost between Taiwanese and US he...The difference in cost between Taiwanese and US healthcare is easily calculated/converted by simply replacing the "NT" with "US".....<br /><br />$22,000 US instead of 22,000 NT.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-29733664211775794932017-08-23T07:35:54.990+08:002017-08-23T07:35:54.990+08:00Take care and get well!
--lin in TaipeiTake care and get well!<br />--lin in TaipeiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com