Originally Posted by
Marambio
There's an old saying in Patagonia which says that the best doctor in the region is Aerolíneas Argentinas - i.e., as soon as you feel seriously ill, you jump into a plane to Buenos Aires. I can see that is still the case.
I can believe that and it's not only relevant to Patagonia.
When I was taken into our small hospital a year ago and diagnosed with a gallstone attack my doctor recommended I have my gallbladder removed asap at a 'colleagues' clinic in a neighbouring town as there was no time to waste....he would sort out an appointment.
Smelling a rat I asked to be discharged and went home. I made an appointment to be seen at the Hospital Aleman in Buenos Aires the following week where the specialist there said although it would be wise to have the operation there was no rush whatsoever to have it done as long as I kept to a diet I would be okay. He said he was bewildered why I was told it was urgent. Long story short a couple of months later I had the operation in the Aleman which was an excellent experience all round.
I've since been informed doctors in my town detest losing patients to Buenos Aires hence why they try and force their patients into making quick decisions. And the reason? Pure and simple.....lost earnings!! It turned out my doctor also has a stake in his colleagues clinic.
