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Complex Cloud :
We should not have private healthcare happening. It should be public, non-privatized, and well funded.
2026-06-25 20:39:12
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racheltaylor3 :
I wanted a mole off and spent $500 going to my cosmetic dermatologist instead of waiting to see them on the medical side. Medical side was several months wait, cosmetic side was 3 days
2026-06-25 21:38:18
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AbsolutelyNotMark :
Thankfully, the dermatologist I was seeing has moved entirely to the medical side. Can’t see her for Botox any longer, now I see her nurse practitioners at her clinic. She also signed up to administer Covid vaccines when they first came out. She’s wonderful and I wish all doctors were like her!
2026-06-26 17:38:43
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the_nerdy_np :
This is part of socialized medicine. When you force physicians to work within ridiculous constraints for low pay relative to years invested - of course they’re going to go elsewhere. It sounds like CA is gearing up to prohibit private practice. That will not be good.
2026-06-26 00:37:42
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oliviakil13 :
This is why the government should offer reduced student loans or some kind of other benefit for dr and nurses to do free clinics and other public services.
2026-06-25 21:07:26
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Alabaster Acres :
On another parallel....you can pay 10k to get a bunion fixed super quick or you must wait 3 years for an ohip referral in Ontario!!!
2026-06-25 18:02:32
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skinnydip :
this is not news
2026-06-26 09:36:42
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ylanahs :
And it’s not covered by a hip. I think it was like nine years ago they charged me $180 to get one checked and removed. I have to get another one soon and I bet it’s gonna be like 250+
2026-06-26 00:06:09
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Max Epstein :
I can get a emergancy skincheck appointment at my derm just a couple days out.
2026-06-26 16:20:57
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bluebell :
I've been referred to the same dermatologist 3x. if you don't see them again within 6 months you have to get back on the list. (calgary)
2026-06-25 22:54:05
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Micka White :
awful!
2026-06-26 19:06:33
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Betnoonehasthisname :
Because of our health system
2026-06-26 03:48:23
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Anderson :
Is that the perfect solution???
2026-06-25 20:10:51
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Mandi🇨🇦Stepping Out Vintage :
My derm since childhood did this to me several years ago and I’m sure it’s only getting worse.
2026-06-25 21:33:36
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user445528367205 :
Seems like an insurer issue, why are they underpaying for cancer screening?
2026-06-26 01:31:03
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SansReal :
what
2026-06-25 17:08:55
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Blow :
skin cancers can be very slow moving
2026-06-25 19:03:56
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melamec :
Referrals to Derm’s should be abolished in Canada and everyone should have free access to see a dermatologist directly
2026-06-25 18:23:22
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Lmar2052🧿🇨🇦 :
welcome to the conservatives medical system
2026-06-25 18:37:13
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♦️MYSTERY prawn❓ :
this is the problem I've got with cosmetic dermatology- there's too many of yall, TOO MANY, in my area there's 3 cosmo clinics and only 1 real derm
2026-06-26 18:43:31
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notmyself :
"do no harm" became "only if I profit". sounds like medical licenses should be revoked
2026-06-26 00:32:54
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kyrahanner :
Be careful Canada! I live in NZ and we have 2 tier health systems. I can't get referred to a derm for my starring alopecia which means I can't access meds that only a derm is allowed to prescribe. They won't refer because the only referrals being accepted are for cancer and there is still a long wait there.
2026-06-25 18:43:20
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Jen 🇨🇦 :
Ok so Botox injectors are generally not dermatologists, and I got a dermatologist appt in a couple days. This is not standard.
2026-06-26 17:01:01
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Kate | Politely Declined :
I’ve had malignant melanoma. Been getting yearly check ups since. My public dr has closed his practice just recently. I am now paying $800 to have my moles mapped with a dr privately. It’s not right.
2026-06-26 12:45:03
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RiciaRae 🇨🇦 :
yup- Skin cancer survivor but it is a struggle to see a dermatologist!!! No problem to get cosmetics though. wtf
2026-06-27 03:26:31
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