3 ms·
> We want to see a doctor now. We want immediate access to all the best equipment, and specialists, and drugs, and we don't want to wait around or travel far. A
by 6nf 8y ago
> We want to see a doctor now. We want immediate access to all the best equipment, and specialists, and drugs, and we don't want to wait around or travel far. And we increasingly want it for every citizen.
Australians can get these at a fraction of US prices though
- refurb 8y agoCan they? Mr Meschemberg’s cancer is HER 2-positive (HER 2 is a protein found on the surface of some cancer cells). HER 2-positive cancer cells tend to be far more aggressive, as they divide and grow faster than normal. “That makes [my cancer] a bit different,” he said. “There are drugs that are available to help but they’re not on the PBS.” https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/meet-the-aussies-whose-cancer-treatment-isnt-covered-by-the-pharmaceutical-benefits-scheme/news-story/d264fe3c6510bbed33d3e84bc8f351e2 https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/mee...
- JAlexoid 8y agoI believe cancer is the only segment where US actually can boast great results. But thing is - not all medications are covered at the same level under American private insurances as well.
- 6nf 8y agoIt takes a few extra years for new drugs to get added to the PBS, but even if they are not, there's a cap on how much 'out of pocket' you'll pay for treating serious medical conditions. It's maybe $3000 per year depending on your situation. Medicare will cover the bulk of it even if it's not on the PBS.