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Andrew Smith's avatar

Is this symbolic of how we'll have implantable medical devices in our bodies soon(ish)?

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Daniel Nest's avatar

That's one optimistic way to interpret this!

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Andrew Smith's avatar

What's the pessimistic way? Is it that we'll have to do DIY surgery because of health care costs that are out of control?

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Daniel Nest's avatar

Yeah that was the original intent.

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Richard's avatar

“ Just bring your own screwdriver “

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Daniel Nest's avatar

Clearly. You can't expect the hospital to provide such luxury tools.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

"How much does Doctor Diy charge?"

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Daniel Nest's avatar

"Doctor Diy is our unpaid intern, but what he lacks in medical skill he more than makes up for with his wanton disregard for his patients' wellbeing."

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