{"id":2929,"date":"2019-06-07T13:26:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T18:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irelandbybicycle.com\/?p=2929"},"modified":"2024-06-17T18:49:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T22:49:38","slug":"190607","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irelandbybicycle.com\/index.php\/190607\/","title":{"rendered":"190607"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the cramping still present, I decided to see a doctor. My hostess recommended a clinic, and I walked over there. The clinic was shiny and new inside. They pointed out that they were a private clinic. Where public health care would (in theory) be free, I would pay the private clinic and receive receipts. Greece has public health care and private health care (with associated private insurance). As the public hospital was around the corner, I decided to try that first. Although austerity measures have affected Greece’s overall healthcare system, Greece ranks roughly14th in healthcare. The US ranks far below that by almost every metric.<\/p>\n

In this case public health care turned out to be a small hospital and ER. The waiting area … showed its age. I took a number, and waited less than five minutes. Standard medical process ensued, including BP, temp, and palpation. They also took a blood and urine sample, and asked me to wait at least 30 minutes for the results. Roughly an hour later the doctor came back with results – the bloodwork didn’t show infection or inflammation. I should watch what I eat, and come back if it persists.<\/p>\n

The only paperwork? My name and nationality.<\/p>\n

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In many ways, if I’m to be ill, I’m better off here.<\/p>\n

I went for a short walk afterwards, my hostess cautioning me about the sun and heat. I shortly retreated to my room to rest and wait out the heat.<\/p>\n

I walked the city in the evening, successfully losing myself in the twisty narrow byways. I found the nearby Frankish Castle, now little more than a wall.
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What I do tomorrow depends on how I feel. Return early to Athens? Wander the island? Return to the ER? So many options.<\/p>\n

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