On Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:18:35 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:


"nom=de=plume" wrote in message
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You're the one to decide what's a sniffle or cold? I think I'd rather have
my doctor decide.


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Nom=de=Plume


I am 60 years old. My parents and my wife and I (with our kids) did a
pretty good job determining what required a doctor's attention and what
required a day home from school to rest.
Now-a-days the parents don't want that responsibility because it only costs
a $10 co-pay to run to the doctor.

That's what I am talking about. Not serious injuries or illnesses.

Eisboch

My insurance is a $30 copay and we don't go to the doctor unless
necessary.

We've recently passed a cough/cold around the family that had me close
to pneumonia for 3 weeks. I didn't let it get the best of me and I
didn't see a doctor. I'm fine now.

Am I different from your prototypical example?

Don't think so.