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> We need to stop insuring regular healthcare, and go back to insuring catestrophic healthcare. Good point. In NZ we are covered for accidents, infections, hea
by dzhiurgis 2y ago
> We need to stop insuring regular healthcare, and go back to insuring catestrophic healthcare.
Good point. In NZ we are covered for accidents, infections, heart attacks, etc.
But get lung cancer from smoking and you are paying yourself. It's not perfect, but sets priorities to live healthy.
- nradov 2y agoIf a patient is diagnosed with lung cancer there is no reliable way to determine whether the root cause was smoking, radon exposure, or some random mutation. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/13/health/lung-cancer-young-and-middle-age-women/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/13/health/lung-cancer-young-and-...
- dzhiurgis 2y agoOh no doubt. But it’s more fair than otherwise.