Bloodwork

November 26, 2007 - 9:49 AM by

For the new-to-Israel set, visiting the doctor can be a very *interesting* experience. For us’ns from North America, it’s certainly *different*. Methods of treatment seem *unorthodox*.

Benji blogged about it earlier in the year, explaining how whenever he goes for a doctor’s visit in Israel – regardless of the ailment – the prescription is standard: pop an Acamol.

Elisheva’s experiences have been similar …

“Doc, I think I injured my knee.”

“We should get your blood count.”

“Doc, I’ve been getting weird headaches lately.”

“Let’s do a blood test… just to be sure.”

“Doc, my hair is falling out.”

“Let’s get some blood tests done. It’s always handy to have.”

I agree it’s good to build a medical record for me here, in a new place and all. I just don’t get why it happens like this. Do you want information about my blood? Let’s do one big ginormous blood test and get it all out of the way

Here here! I’d prefer to pop an Acamol.

Tags: • Category: Immigrant Moments, Israeliness, Life 

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2 Comments on Bloodwork

  1. Avi on Mon, Nov 26th 2007 11:14 AM

    2. What do you expect with socialist, third-world medical care – and many “doctors” from the USSR.

    This is why I go private or, minimally, American doctors (also because of the concept called ‘bedside manner’!)

  2. Priyank on Mon, Nov 26th 2007 8:16 PM

    3. So thats an incentive for NOT falling sick in Israel ;)

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