Was at my doctor today for my broken rib. Yes it’s still broken, no there’s nothing else that can be done. We spoke about the whole X-ray/no X-ray thing and he agreed that it would be unnecessary because there’s no remedy either way. It would be different if I’d broken several ribs or my lungs didn’t sound right. We had a very interesting discussion on....

testing vs not testing socialized medicine vs the U.S. How this situation would be handled there vs here. Bottom line lots of tests are ordered just to pad the bill. Especially if it’s paid via insurance. If there’s a reasonable expectation of a treatment plan changing then, yes tests are necessary, but if it won’t change the practical result then....

they’re unnecessary. These things help to keep healthcare costs down for everyone.I asked if it might be worth it to get a bone density test since it obviously didn’t take much to break my rib, and he said that he can send me but it’s probably not necessary. I also told him that I thought the urgent care doctor was handsome and he told me his name was Dave.

Dave!! LOL He was bald too btw.

Yeah! It's just a different process for deciding what the next step is and it usually goes by what's needed and not just to CYA. Send me your handsome doctor please.

It's a shame there's not more to be done for the rib pain, though. ❤️

I hope it mends fast.

thaumata: wine and codeine help!

sjonsvenson : thanks. Me too!