Shortly after our arrival, I got pretty sick with a head cold / sinus infection. I knew I was starting work soon so I wanted to go to the clinic, get some antibiotics and just get better. I was coughing all night long so Jeff wasn't getting any sleep either.
Jeff was able to figure out where the clinic was on campus so we walked over...
2 minutes to fill out paperwork
2 minutes of waiting until they called my name
5 minutes with the nurse while she took vitals and typed my blood
2 more minutes of waiting
5 minutes with the doctor while he confirmed that I was in fact sick and he wrote my prescription for an antibiotic, cough syrup and nose spray
3 minute walk to pharmacy on campus
1 minute to hand over prescription and her to fill it
1 minute for her to explain that our insurance doesn't kick in until September 1st so we need to pay for the meds out of our pocket. No problem, I just want to get to feeling better. I instantly felt better when the total for the meds was 52.50 Dhs / $14.30!!!!
So to sum up my doctor's visit: It took under 30 minutes and less than $15. I already feel much better and I'm not even finished with my antibiotics yet.
Jeff and I spend more money and stay longer at Starbucks than we did at the doctor!!!
Glad you are feeling better. Thanks for the email update. Wonderful that you are meeting some really nice people.
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