tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008938015720586582.post3193614522317702985..comments2017-07-31T13:55:46.526-07:00Comments on THIS JOURNEY WE CALL LIFE: Rx in Cuenca, EcuadorThis Journey We Call Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990506475502181408noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008938015720586582.post-86778091987372756912013-01-08T17:40:05.746-08:002013-01-08T17:40:05.746-08:00Hi Jason!
Thanks for the great tip on the pharmac...Hi Jason!<br /><br />Thanks for the great tip on the pharmacists. I was a little surprised at how affordable, accessible and professional our interaction was with the medical profession in Cuenca. It was all about what the patient needed. We walked away pretty amazed that the overall experience and outcome was better than the process that we would have undergone in the States. It's good to know that we can expect similar experiences throughout the rest of South America. <br /><br />Karen.This Journey We Call Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990506475502181408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008938015720586582.post-46913158828315558662013-01-08T11:50:02.819-08:002013-01-08T11:50:02.819-08:00Karen- we've been pleasantly surprised at how ...Karen- we've been pleasantly surprised at how professional and simple medical issues can be while traveling in the Americas. So far, 18 countries visited and i can say with some level of certainty that ALL of them are better than the good 'ole USA when it comes to cost & access, and typically equal in quality. <br /><br />Also, next time, if you know what you are looking for from the farmacia - just go ask for it. The pharmacists are knowledgeable (and sometimes act as surrogate doctors) and often don't require a prescription.<br />JasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008938015720586582.post-1358339849432284662013-01-08T03:26:30.374-08:002013-01-08T03:26:30.374-08:00Hi Kelly!
Great to hear from you! :) The cost dif...Hi Kelly!<br /><br />Great to hear from you! :) The cost difference between California and Cuenca - for both the doctor's visit and the prescription medications - was pretty surprising! In a very good way! :) <br /><br />Karen.This Journey We Call Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990506475502181408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008938015720586582.post-29742352154045347532013-01-07T23:32:08.637-08:002013-01-07T23:32:08.637-08:00Karen, that cost difference is shocking! I'm g...Karen, that cost difference is shocking! I'm glad to hear that Adam found a good doctor in Cuenca. Safe travels!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040556362113892044noreply@blogger.com