>   Bone spurs are the most common ailment podiatrists encounter. I 
usually
 > go to mine every month or two, to get the toenails trimmed. My arthritis
 > is so bad, that I can't squeeze the clippers. Plus, it lets them check
 > the feet for swelling, etc., as I have the potential to become type 2
 > diabetic.

I have a podiatry certified Rn come rto my home evet 6-7 weeks to trum my 
toes & do a full health check of my feet while she's down there. . . all 
for $50.

In 1990, I was told the cost for a podiatry physician to trim my nails was
$250+ (but it was 100% covered as I was in-hospital); since then our 
doctors have had several new contracts with the governmn (one-payor 
systemof universal healthcare coverage) & the podiatrists have opted out 
ogd the provincial medicare system & operate as individual private 
businesses, so I get a little ofg what ytou guys go through for everything,
just when I need specialized feet work .

Had my big toe's nail & matrix/bed removed a few yeares back; my GP sent me 
to a General Surgeon who did it (he died since, & General Surgeons just 
tefer all foot surical stuff to a podiatrist  This guy I had was 
exceptional)

If there's one thing I've learned in taking care of medical bills in the US
for the past 15 years, is never pay the printed cost!

I've seen a surgery bill knocked down to 20% of the original 4/5 thrown 
away)

Can't do that here in BC, as that would be practicing law without a 
license. :P

IMO, laws are made just to befuddle & require always more lawyer hours to
resolve the problems they create.




 >  CY> Who's the moderator who needs waking?

 >   Joe Mackey (that'll get his ears burning ).

 > Daryl

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Your friend,

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