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Florida wants you to come see the doctor

Paul Heymont ·
Florida legislators are pushing legislation that would encourage medicla tourism to Florida. Travel to seek medical care is a $10 to $60 billion industry worldwide, and they believe Florida would be an attractive destination.   One legislator...
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Medical Tourism: $439 billion and growing!

Paul Heymont ·
Medical tourism is a growing trend, and may increase 6-fold in the next 10 years.
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The 'skinned men' of Bologna University

Paul Heymont ·
Carved in precise detail, these two 'skinned men' hold up a canopy over the anatomy teacher's chair in Bologna's University medical school.
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Re: Medical Tourism: $439 billion and growing!

GarryRF ·
My son in the US had a quote for Dental Work he needed. He flew back to the UK. Stayed for a week. Went as a private patient to my Dentist. Bought a bag of sports wear. Presents for the family. And still had change from the US Dentists quote. The UK price for his dental work was £120 / $180.
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A Diversion to King George Island, South Shetland Islands

DrFumblefinger ·
A medical emergency at sea causes DrFumblefinger's Antarctic cruise ship to be diverted to the harbor in King George Island, where a plane evacuated a critically ill passenger.
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10 Smart Things to Pack in Your Carry-On

Samantha ·
There are many "rules" regarding flying today, and sadly it's getting worse, but, here is Samantha's list of 10 Smart Things to Pack in Your Carry-On.
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Re: 10 Smart Things to Pack in Your Carry-On

DrFumblefinger ·
That's all very good advice, Samantha. BTW, there have been well documented cases of TSA screeners stealing from your carry-on bags as they move them down the X-ray machines ramp, so I keep my carryon locked unless they want to check it, in which case I unlock it and watch what they are doing. For folks who wear eyeglasses, it's a good idea to have a spare pair of glasses packed in case yours break. Recently while in Morocco, this was a godsend, as my frame broke. Without my spare glasses,...
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Re: 10 Smart Things to Pack in Your Carry-On

Paul Heymont ·
I don't carry spare glasses, but I do keep a copy of my prescription in a gmail message i can get to. Also a small roll of duct tape, a mini-vial of crazy glue and a plastic coffee cone. The cone takes up no space when filled with socks, etc., and it's my insurance against cranky or unpleasant coffee makers. One sheet of paper towel as a filter and I'm off to a good start!
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