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    >   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   
      
    > ... Procatstinate: The cat can't decide to go out or stay inside.   
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   Your friend,   
      
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