tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post5213784320672566670..comments2024-01-20T10:32:53.309+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: Saturday SoapBlog: Alison Alloway - Medicare rebate for MRI breast scansMichael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-21607532898640547962010-02-02T21:23:20.021+10:002010-02-02T21:23:20.021+10:00David says,
I have always been encouraged to have...David says,<br /><br />I have always been encouraged to have a charitable spirit. If we are fortunate enough to be blessed with wealth, we should be willing to give some of that wealth back to our community. After all, the community gave us that wealth in the first place. And let's face it, not everyone will have the opportunity to be wealthy.<br /><br />With that in mind, the government should show a charitable spirit to those who are less fortunate.In this case, I am referring to cancer patients who struggle to pay the exorbitant fees associated with their illnesses.<br /><br />Come on Federal Government, don't be so mean spirited! These people face a death sentence if not treated quickly.David B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-89473338777355910062010-01-12T06:55:50.849+10:002010-01-12T06:55:50.849+10:00"Bryan Outlaw said..
We've got no intere..."Bryan Outlaw said..<br /><br />We've got no interest in taking care of those who didn't give a whit about caring for themselves. Like everything, those of us that worked hard and planned for the future get what we deserve."<br /><br />You're probably one of those arseholes that got rich by exploiting and underpaying others. Or maybe you are a speed dealer, getting rich on the misery of others.<br /><br />Many working people simply do not make enough money to save anything. It is as simple as that.<br /><br />While I am fortunate enough to be able to afford private health care, I do not begrudge those who cannot afford it access to free public health.<br /><br />Judging from your endless stream of nasty, spiteful and mean-spirited comments, I have no doubt at that you will get what you deserve one way or the other.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217897938804789667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-56812229204380115932010-01-12T00:43:38.872+10:002010-01-12T00:43:38.872+10:00B.O (How appropriate is that?)
I raised 5 kids - m...B.O (How appropriate is that?)<br />I raised 5 kids - mostly on my own while working to do it. My retirement money went paying for my late husband's attempts to beat cancer. My hands are clean and my heart is pure - at least I don't spend my time casting stones at people who are less fortunate then myself. <br />I was too busy caring for others to have money left for the luxury of private health cover. I might add that I saved my country a whole heap of money because I nursed my late husband at home without outside help apart from 3 visits from the Blue Nurses who showed me how to do lymphatic massage. I worked all my adult life...including when I was pregnant, so I've paid my dues. You may call me what you will, but I can never be labelled uncaring or irresponsible.Miss Chief.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-44413101612713852692010-01-11T18:03:00.006+10:002010-01-11T18:03:00.006+10:00Miss Chief, testicular cancer is a bad example to ...Miss Chief, testicular cancer is a bad example to use for Mr Outlaw. He never has had any balls.Bryan Lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-70640220350568789422010-01-11T16:55:12.410+10:002010-01-11T16:55:12.410+10:00So Miss Chief, you managed to spend every last dol...So Miss Chief, you managed to spend every last dollar you got your grubby hands on, didn't save a bit for your retirement, and now expect the rest of us to support you? That's a bit rich. We've got no interest in taking care of those who didn't give a whit about caring for themselves. Like everything, those of us that worked hard and planned for the future get what we deserve, and sadly so do the rest of you that have been bloodsukers most your life.Bryan Outlawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-83410829815578028382010-01-11T14:46:24.956+10:002010-01-11T14:46:24.956+10:00Bryan Outlaw:
I am in receipt of the OAP. I worked...Bryan Outlaw:<br />I am in receipt of the OAP. I worked all my life to get it. I raised a large family and saving was one thing I never managed to do. YOU try paying private health care cover or for the costs of MRIs etc on the pension! Because I don't have a disposable income as such, does that mean that I am not worthy of decent health care?<br />I bet if you didn't have much money and doctors suspected testicular cancer, you'd be first in line in the Medicare queue...but then you'd have to have them in the first place, so I guess that's a moot point.Miss Chief.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-15584571529881279512010-01-09T14:52:12.966+10:002010-01-09T14:52:12.966+10:00Bryan Outlaw, no-one can have "every single t...Bryan Outlaw, no-one can have "every single test" as you so crudely put it. An M.R.I. breast scan must be recommended by a specialist, for a start and this is only done when mammograms and ultrasounds are inconclusive.Alison Allowaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-81364314881606629542010-01-09T13:46:53.510+10:002010-01-09T13:46:53.510+10:00While we're at it, can we order a brain scann ...While we're at it, can we order a brain scann for Jim. That might give you an answer Alison.<br /><br />I won't hold my breath, but can you make a promise to post any reply you get from Jimbo on this blog Alison?Susan @ Hollowaysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-69748638719249973782010-01-09T13:10:44.678+10:002010-01-09T13:10:44.678+10:00Alison, it's yourself you should be thanking. ...Alison, it's yourself you should be thanking. YOu have made a strong argument here.... I don't know what your prior interaction with Turnour has been like, but you may be an ALP member. Jim sadly will make now move on this at all.<br /><br />Unless its a media release to read out from Canberra, he can't see how to make his own contribution, nor that of local constitutients like you.<br /><br />I hope, before the next election, he proves us wrong.Lexi Fried Ricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-45145979024070511072010-01-09T09:51:07.767+10:002010-01-09T09:51:07.767+10:00Well done Mike. Thank you.Well done Mike. Thank you.Alison Allowaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-1277695626208819312010-01-09T05:47:08.856+10:002010-01-09T05:47:08.856+10:00It seems that the statistical reasoning behind the...It seems that the statistical reasoning behind the refusal of Medicare to pay for an MRI in this case is sound. The reality is that no one can have every single test they think they want - this would financially collapse the Medicare system.<br /><br />What happened to personal responsibility? Clearly $350 isn't going to break anyone if they want to order the test on their own. The government can't, and shouldn't be expected to pay for everything.Bryan Outlawnoreply@blogger.com