I know I'm a massive idiot please be kind I know I've jeopardized my health greatly.
I'll start by saying I live in Canada, long story shortish I got sick many years ago with an incurable illness and was set up with a specialist for it and got on meds that needed occasional infusions at a clinic but everything was ok for a couple of years.
Then Covid happened and I had a small mental breakdown over continuing to go the clinic in a pandemic so I ghosted my appointment (like a mature adult i know) and then when my specialist called... i also ghosted them. They tried several times to get in touch in the following months and I still did not respond. During this time I've been self medicating(again yes i know).
Now here we are almost 6 years later and I'm trying scrape some semblance of my health back together before it cost me dearly, so my question is do i have to go through the process of finding another specialist or can i still call up my doctors office and book an appointment like nothings happened?
I'm writing this because I want to save someone's mom
I never thought I'd be writing something like this, but reality hit me: my mom is battling late-stage breast cancer. Until she was 50, she never wanted to have a mammogram. She always said it "wouldn't happen to her," that there was nothing to worry about, that she was healthy, and that I was exaggerating when I advised her to get tested.
And then the symptoms appeared — an inverted nipple, changes in the skin of her breast — and yet she ignored them for almost two months. She confidently said that she "just hit herself" and that it was from the impact, even when it was clear that something was wrong. Fear convinced her that it was better to deny it than to know.
When I finally talked her into getting tested, it was discovered that she had cancer that was no longer localized. It had metastasized to her armpits, which further complicated treatment and reduced the chances of a complete cure. Now she has to have surgery and have her lymph nodes removed, and there is a risk that her arm will swell up afterwards and develop lymphedema. All of this could have been avoided if she had gone for the check-up on time.
I am sorry, sincerely and to her, that she did not go earlier. If she had reacted in time, this would have been behind us already — cured, resolved, without complications, without fear. And one more thing: she had far fewer side effects from the chemotherapy than she expected, almost unbelievably mild compared to what she imagined. She was afraid of something that, in her case, turned out to be much easier than her fear suggested.
That is why I want to say to all women; please, get yourself checked. Don't wait for symptoms. Do a breast self-exam every month. Once a year, until you are 40, have a breast ultrasound, and after that, get a mammogram regularly. You need your children, your family, the people who love you. A mammogram only takes a few minutes, and it can literally save your life.
Don't make the same mistake as my mom — react in time.
I got hit by a car while riding my bike I live in Florida in USA, I was unconscious and unable to decline ambulance or hospital assistance. I woke up in a hospital bed stayed for around 6 to 8 hours and I got billed for over $35,000… insurance covered 15,000 and I owe the rest. Is there any way out of this? This is not my fault and I am unable to even pay my rent. This is really upsetting and unbelievable. Im only 22 M with a restaurant job.
Im a legal citizen, have insurance, im so confused.
For an advanced country like the US, it is surprising that hospitals still struggle with basic RCM and day-to-day operational workflows in 2026. What advances do you think US hospitals should have adopted by now?
We are a family of 3 (43M+2) and looking to get Private health insurance. Our major requirements are OPD reimbursements and hospitalization coverage.
Which is the best company in India that gives the above at a reasonable cost?
My girlfriend swears up and down that every single time there is a full moon (the days before, during, and after) that her patients are a “different breed”, “extra needy and actually fucking crazy”, and that it’s hard to even describe the change in demeanor. She swears on her life there is a correlation.
I’m very curious about this. Do any of you also experience this?
Hi everyone, I’m a 24F with a biology degree, and I’ve been completely torn between becoming a PA, a CRNA, or going into Medical Laboratory Science (and possibly specializing or doing a master’s/PhD later) since i graduated with my bachelor’s a year ago. My initial plan and what i worked so hard for was dental school but i dont enjoy dentistry and it just doesn’t sit right with me. Making this decision feels like life or death, and the stress is honestly getting overwhelming. My priorities are having respect in my career, making good money (6 figures) being happy, and not spending an unnecessary amount of years in school. I’m scared that if I choose the wrong path, I’ll regret it later.
On the PA path, the pros are good salary, flexibility in specialties, a decent work life balance depending on the field, and less schooling compared to CRNA. But the cons are that PA school is competitive, and I’m worried about spending time applying and not getting accepted. Another big con is that PAs aren’t as respected as CRNAs, and a doctor can technically override or control them, which makes me hesitate. Part of me also wonders if I’d be settling if i can a couple morr extra years and make double the money as a CRNA.
For CRNA, the pros are very high pay, strong respect, a highly specialized role, amazing job security, and a high level of skill. The cons are that the path is long i wouldhave to do an accelerated nursing program whic is 15 months, 1-3 years of ICU nutsing experience, then CRNA school for 3 years and it’s very high stress and high responsibility. I’m scared I’ll regret how many years it takes, and I’m not sure if I love patient facing roles enough to justify that level of commitment. I just love the money more than anything when it comes to this option. I would be done with the entire CRNA path in 6-7 years.
For Medical Laboratory Science, the pros are that I genuinely love lab work. It feels fun and natural to me. The work is lower stress, the hours are stable, I could specialize in areas like immunology or microbiology, and I could go into research or biotech later. It’s also the shortest schooling path out of the three. The cons are that the pay is significantly lower compared to PA or CRNA, the field might feel repetitive at times. So im worried about the salary and job opportunities out there. Also i might feel like im setting for less just so i dont have to go to many years of school. It feels like the easy way out.
So I feel completely stuck between doing what I love (lab work) but making less, doing what is practical (PA) but stressing about getting in and not having the authority/respect I want, or doing what pays the most (CRNA) but committing years and the rest of my 20s.
If you were in my shoes, what would you choose?
Im very fortunate to have many options but i want to make a decision because this is taking a toll on me.
I’m a PMHNP in outpatient psychiatry, seeing mostly 15 minute med checks back to back, and the documentation load is starting to burn me out. I’ve tried a few AI scribe tools, but most of them either take too much cleanup or store data in ways that make me nervous about privacy. Most important to me is it builds psych notes that sound human and still keep everything private. What's working for you all?
https://youtu.be/MCW67lcUEbk?si=8ywPyV67H-BaCprc
I wanna see this go viral. More people.need to hear this. This system is just murdering our people.
Hello i'm a Moroccan 30-year-old with a lump on the right side of my neck for years – in need of advice and supportHello Reddit community,I’m a 30-year-old Moroccan man. About six years ago, I noticed two swollen glands under my chin, but they disappeared after three days. Soon after, a lump appeared on the right side of my neck. It’s not easy to see but definitely there if I touch. I went to the doctor (healthcare in Morocco is tough) and was told nothing to worry about, just to come back if it grows or changes.The lump hasn’t grown or changed for years, so I didn’t return. I’m a smoker—not heavy—and I drink a lot of coffee. This lump worries me, so I googled cancer signs desperately, hoping for peace of mind.I have no symptoms like night sweats, fatigue, or anything else. I play football regularly and I have good fitness despite being thin.I’m sharing this here because I need any kind of help—whether it’s moral support, financial advice, or personal experiences. Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated.Thank you all for reading
"I’m a businessman and I’ll be in Europe next week. I hope I don’t need to see a doctor while I’m there, but just in case, I wanted to get some opinions.
The last time I traveled to the UK, I had to visit a clinic. It was interesting because things worked a bit differently than what I’m used to back home. The staff helped me with forms and basic checks, but I still had to wait a bit before the doctor could see me.
For anyone who’s traveled in Europe, how easy is it to see a doctor without an appointment? Any tips would be really helpful!"
Unlike virtually every other aspect of our financial life, health care is constantly producing (expensive) new therapies, which people have to have. It's not discretionary spending.
This is why I believe we are all headed for a huge health care crisis, regardless of what policies we have. Whether it's paid for by individuals or taxpayers, it will eventually become too expensive for even the ultrawealthy.
The only solution, as I see it, is for people to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Let's say you are the governor of a state or minister of a province and you have a mandate to better the population's health, within reason. What would you do in the first 2 years to have the greatest impact? Biggest health problem is obesity, in this example.