I just had my first encounter with the Evil French Socialist Medical System™. I take a variety of medications on a daily basis. Yesterday, I was in a hurry to get out of the house and accidentally took an extra dose of one my my meds. Unfortunately for me, it isn't a medication that behaves well when you either under or over-dose on it.
About 11am yesterday I started having some pretty bad symptoms, and our French school took me to the hospital. The ER was pretty much the same as any American hospital, except that I got to see a doctor faster than I expected. They were modern, efficient, and professional. I was in the ER for 3 hours total, including time for observation and an EKG. No one discussed fees or insurance with us until we were finished (unlike a visit to a Canadian hospital a few years ago where they would not see us until I produced a credit card).
The total cost for an ER visit, doctor exam, EKG, and 3 hours of observation... €32.25
...and yes, I am feeling fine now, thanks!
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