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4. Medical care is getting scarier. More so, with the smaller medical practices being bought out by large corporations,

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:36 AM

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My cardiologist is part of a large system that includes imaging. I called to set up a C.A.T. scan. Sweetheart at the office confirms my name, D.O.B., phone number and address.

Then she continued in a "matter-of-fact tone of voice, "O.K., you have one kidney."

Da fuck?

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