So today I had my first experience with the Danish healthcare system. I was expecting long lines, hard to get appointments and all the other bullshit that Republicans warn against.
Instead on Thursday I called between 8 and 9am which is the Danish way to get a doctor's appointment. I told the lady I was a study abroad student and that I needed a refill on my prescription. She offered for me to come in that day or else Friday morning.
I got there Friday morning and waited a full 15 minutes. I met with the doctor for about 5 minutes and she handed me a prescription and sent me on my way.
I went to the apotek and got a number. I waited for one person, and then handed the lady my prescription. She didn't tell me to come back in an hour or the next day, she just handed me a 6-month supply of pills. Oh, and I paid 600kr. That's a little over $100. So I just paid almost the same as what I pay for one month in the US for 6 months.
In the span of 45 minutes, I was able to see a doctor and get my medicine for the entire rest of the time I will be in Denmark.
Talk about a WIN for socialism.
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