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wylde
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Guest
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| Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:02 am Post subject: |
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On second thought, as well, too much personal information for a group of people who will only moan and groan and then make personal attacks. Not to mention debate without listening to or accepting the opposing sides' views -- thus called arguing, not discussion or debate; providing no supporting evidence or credentials to support the opinion is again superfulous.
Those wanting to discuss it intelligently let me know
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:28 am Post subject: |
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ok
sounds good.
germany, spain, australia and america huh.
well you must know about the whole world. can i ask what you are doing on an esl website? do you teach english?
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| i may be wrong here but i am sure the text books all over the world are in english |
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is what i said after admitting i was plastered when i put down my post last night.
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did you finish med school? how long were you there? how do you know english terminology is not international? i'm telling you it is.
maybe this, maybe that, but english is promoted as the international language of medicine. i will concede to say that the vast majority of countries use english terminology.
in any case.. the doctors here study english terminology. |
and that is what else i have said since.
now i will ask...
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| Medical terminology itself is universal -- medicine is medicine. Math is math, etc. However, do you mean to tell me that "leg" is also the exact same spelling and pronunciation in Korea as it is in China as it is in Zimbabwe ? The word has a Korean counterpart. |
is a sore leg medical terminology?
which is medical terminology? 2 punctured lungs or a bilateral pneumothorax |
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Guest
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| Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:47 am Post subject: |
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On second thought, I'm not going to argue with someone who knows it all, without any, mind you any, supporting evidence. Though I'm sure your 34 or so "broken bones" and bilateral pneumothoraces make you an expert to denounce other sides ...
As opposed to 'bilateral pneumothorax' which technically speaking is incorrect
Anyone who wants to discuss it can PM me.
There, I feel better
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 7:00 am Post subject: |
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| (It does help to have a good basic knowledge of health and your own body, including proper names for body parts and medical conditions.) |
i mentioned this before... if you know the terminology in english, you can get by in korean with a non english speaking doctor.. however, some do speak english well and some a little.. it is not important, i believe, to go hunting for a quack when you are sick..
just go to hospital was my whole argument
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| On second thought, I'm not going to argue with someone who knows it all, without any, mind you any, supporting evidence |
same as this guy i am quoting.. no evidence
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| As opposed to 'bilateral pneumothorax' which technically speaking is incorrect |
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| I've given room for both options and you're continuing to focus on how your view must be right since nobody can prove 100% compliance. |
thats your story too..
you know everything and that is the end of it |
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viva
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
Location: Jeju Island
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| Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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To those who posted the links to doctors info, thanks very much! I'm thankful for the help.
I just want to clarify by adding that I have seen 7 different Korean doctors in 8 months. Yes, they speak English. I can list my symptoms and they can name the ailment, the body parts, and the medication they are prescribing. I did not mean to imply that I think Korean doctors are stupid in my original post and I apologize if I've given that impression. However, I need someone who can discuss treatment options and answer all kinds of questions about an uncommon and fairly serious situation. I need someone who is capable of having a conversation at length. Thus, the reason for my original post.
Thanks again for the links. |
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:26 am Post subject: |
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with my spiel on how good the korean medical system is, i did forget to mention that they are reluctant to suggest that you try for a second opinion or an option with treatment.
it means you don't believe them, they would lose face.
apart from communication needs, it would be prudent to find a specialist to converse with anyway for anything complex and/or serious.
i wish you well and hope things turn out ok. |
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:31 am Post subject: |
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| wylde wrote: |
| . these are highly educated people we are talking about. |
True. It's too bad they giggle foolishly like schoolgirls when my husband asks them to speak to me in English during my appointments, insisting they simply can't. It makes them look pretty stupid. |
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:32 am Post subject: |
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On second thought, as well, too much personal information for a group of people who will only moan and groan and then make personal attacks. Not to mention debate without listening to or accepting the opposing sides' views -- thus called arguing, not discussion or debate; providing no supporting evidence or credentials to support the opinion is again superfulous.
Those wanting to discuss it intelligently let me know |
With an attitude like THAT, it's not hard to figure out where you got your username. |
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Guest
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:35 am Post subject: |
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Yea, it sounds just like a woman to be so astute as to make an attempt at rudeness on an idea that has been stated probably around 12 times in the past 2 weeks; but golly, thanks for letting me know what you think.
Pathetic(ness) ... 89.6
Intelligence ....... 17.4
Originality ......... 0.2
I hope you make that woman's luncheon, watch out ladies, you got a keeper a-comin'
And of note, you know nothing about me, so zip it !
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:36 am Post subject: |
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| Corporal wrote: |
| wylde wrote: |
| . these are highly educated people we are talking about. |
True. It's too bad they giggle foolishly like schoolgirls when my husband asks them to speak to me in English during my appointments, insisting they simply can't. It makes them look pretty stupid. |
never happened that way for me.. put a few beers in them and they are children again.. i sometimes drink with a few in gwang ju. |
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