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My grandfather was given a Guinness daily when he was in the hospital recovering from colon surgery in the 1960s. It was thought the iron in it was helpful.
by nemo44x 4y ago
My grandfather was given a Guinness daily when he was in the hospital recovering from colon surgery in the 1960s. It was thought the iron in it was helpful.
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- the_only_law 4y agoNow I'm just imaging seeing a hospital bill were they charged me $20 for a Guiness or something.
- asciii 4y agoComplimentary healthcare as it should be! Now I'm not sure if an Ibuprofen will be $70 or $500
- quesera 4y agoDepending on the bar and the city, a $20 Guinness is readily achievable today. Hospitals can do better! $270, negotiated down to $120 billed to insurance. You pay $15. Bill received in 6-9 months. Thank you for your business.
- justsomehnguy 4y ago> You pay $15 Only if you complain and ask for a detailed list.
- shepherdjerred 4y agoThis reads like my Cigna explanation of benefits
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- devin 4y agoIn VA hospitals it was not uncommon to give a patient N beers per day to match their typical consumption to avoid them going into alcohol withdrawal during their stay.
- adamauckland 4y agoI don't know what VA is but in the UK they will attempt to maintain any addictions so the withdrawal does not affect the patient. For example, if you're a smoker I guess they give you nicotine patches or something.
- chadcmulligan 4y agoCigarettes were often prescribed for depression in the 60's I'm told. Nicotine is an anti depressant.
- smaccona 4y agoMy mother was prescribed a glass of Guinness a day by her Ob/Gyn when she was pregnant with me in the 70s for the same reason.