wait, so Germany has the best doctors or what? Why do Russians always go to Germany for medical treatments?
wait, so Germany has the best doctors or what? Why do Russians always go to Germany for medical treatments?
wait, so Germany has the best doctors or what? Why do Russians always go to Germany for medical treatments?
They never trust their own doctors.
wait, so Germany has the best doctors or what? Why do Russians always go to Germany for medical treatments?
There are 140 million Russians and how many go to Germany for medical treatments? 10 thousand a year? Basic care in Russia is generally not worse, I would say better than in the West. I remember my 1.5 year boy had a severe cold during out vacation in Sothern Germany. We went to a local pediatrician and she said that it was nothing serious and offered...to eat ice. Thank you, not thank you. What is true, though, is that the top level surgery in Russia is lagging behind. That's why those riches who need it and can afford it do go to Germany and who cannot afford Germany go to Israel.
Weird example...Germany has rural areas and normal Doctors in the little villages. Not every Doctor you meet is going to be a luminary in their field, also there are good ones and bad ones, as everywhere. There are even a lot of young medical professionals leaving after their education because they have better quality of life, or are paid better outside of Germany. But still, when it comes to the area of complicated medicine here are some of the best Doctors in the World. That people from Russia come to get treatment is not unusual. It's often reported in the Newspaper, especially when it's children who have some rare disease. Medical science is a big part of our system. Charité is a large Hospital in Berlin and especially famous.
What was weird about it? Did you read what I wrote? One person claimed that all the Russians tend to go to Germany for medical treatment. Another one replied that the Russians do not trust their doctors and pilots. Both statements are sheer nonsense. There are 100 million flight passengers a year in Russia. Yes, we fly 3 times less per capita than in U.S. but it's nothing like "the Russians do not trust their pilots". My personal experience in Germany was that a rural doctor was "not a luminary in her field" and that for basic needs our doctors are no worse if not even better than Western especially when you build personal relationships. That's why the statement that the Russians go for medical treatment to Germany is not true. At the same time, for some advanced cases we are lagging behind - do I have to repeat myself? I went for heart surgery to Munich, for example. Hence, there is nothing surprising that Polina goes to Germany to treat her rare condition.
Here is the news:
Eteri Tutberidze (Evgenia Medvedeva's coach) held a press conference today. She explained what is going on with the young junior star Polina Tsurskaya, and it is not good news unfortunately.
Polina has serious health problems caused by genetic predispositions, said the coach of the 15-year-old athlete, Eteri Tutberidze.
"She was repeatedly taken to Germany and operated on, but she has rare genetic predispositions - if you know of such diseases as exostosis ... When the bones grow in one place, and in another they just fall off. This is a rare genetic thing.
"She went to the (Junior) World Cup with a very serious diagnosis...but she wants to skate, so we will do everything possible. She has complicated health problems, but is a huge talent. We and the federation are trying to support her health, and while she has at least some chance to skate - has the desire - we will do it."
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There are 140 million Russians and how many go to Germany for medical treatments? 10 thousand a year?
I think Piggytailprodigy refers to those Russian athletes, not to the population in general.
Yes, I am curious why many Russian athletes go to Germany or Israel for medical treatment. If there are more specialized doctors in those countries, ok. But I still don't understand why a country as large and sports-focused as Russia wouldn't have more and better options for treatment at home. Is it because of "brain drain" or something else?
I think Piggytailprodigy refers to those Russian athletes, not to the population in general.
Yes, I am curious why many Russian athletes go to Germany or Israel for medical treatment. If there are more specialized doctors in those countries, ok. But I still don't understand why a country as large and sports-focused as Russia wouldn't have more and better options for treatment at home. Is it because of "brain drain" or something else?
Yes, I am curious why many Russian athletes go to Germany or Israel for medical treatment. If there are more specialized doctors in those countries, ok. But I still don't understand why a country as large and sports-focused as Russia wouldn't have more and better options for treatment at home. Is it because of "brain drain" or something else?