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Wifey had a cold the week before our trip and hasn't shaken the cough. Sent her to see a doctor in #Taiwan today.

No appointment or health insurance. A few minutes wait. Diagnosed with bronchitis. Several medicines were prescribed and dispensed. Cost under $22 USD. 30 minutes.

Doctor said to her, “You had a cold and you didn't go to the doctor?”

"No, no one goes to a doctor for a cold in the US. With a $40 copay and having to schedule weeks in advance, what's the point?”