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> It isn't difficult to get state paid medical care here, except for the distance. The distance can matter a ton, especially if you're already sick.
by KittenInABox 3y ago
> It isn't difficult to get state paid medical care here, except for the distance.
The distance can matter a ton, especially if you're already sick.
- delichon 3y agoFree rides are available on request. The clinics are in the only places with any population density, and it wouldn't be practical to add more, which would be in the middle of nowhere. It does contribute to the problem, but there's not much to be done about it.
- KittenInABox 3y agoI'm only pointing out that I think you're minimizing the effects lack of close accessibility to healthcare is on, well, healthcare.
- delichon 3y agoI'd guess it has less effect than the difficulty in getting fresh food. Most of the population here has to drive for long distances to get to a mini market filled with ultra processed food-like substances. If we could deliver a doctor or groceries to their front door the later would probably do more good.
- paulryanrogers 3y agoWhy?
- delichon 3y agoI think that the bulk of medical care goes to chronic diseases that have, in my case, been treated more effectively by a better diet. My diabetes, etc. got worse while I was taking medication, and better when I stopped the meds and switched to a better diet.