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This is a big problem in SE Asia too. Here in Vietnam I don't think I've ever seen anyone come back from a visit to the doctor without antibiotics, and pharmaci
by cageface 13y ago
This is a big problem in SE Asia too. Here in Vietnam I don't think I've ever seen anyone come back from a visit to the doctor without antibiotics, and pharmacies dole them out like candy without prescriptions. What's worse is that they seem to always provide only a day or two worth of pills, which in most cases isn't enough to do anything.
- marvin 13y agoHow on Earth can this happen? Doesn't Vietnam have trained doctors? This practice is ridiculously dangerous? Why?
- manmal 13y agoI've been to a Greek island a few years ago (Korfu). A friend of mine walked into a drugstore, told them he has a cold, and walked out with some broad-band antibiotic. No questions asked.
- cageface 13y agoThere are competent doctors here but my impression is that the typical level of training is pretty low.
- Qantourisc 13y agoOMG that's terrible ! In Belgium you are told to consume the entire package, even if you have been cured. And is not easily described unless you can't seem to beat it on your own. (At least with my doctor.)