St. Maarten Private Eye

I figured that Cruise tourists had some kind of coverage prearranged, but was unsure. But my question was not just about them, it was really about anyone that arrives at the SMMC that needs urgent life saving care and if they would get it. While I understand very well that the hospital doesn't want to run up bills, this sort of policy which appears to have denied possible life saving treatment to the victim, is not acceptable in any decent society, not at all.

Going into a new status, St. Maarten has the chance to put in place an island wide health coverage, I understand the idea is being 'discussed; by several parties and some say this is why Mr Insurance has invested in the NA. There are different versions of the Hypocratic Oath, but I think it is generally universal that doctors must not withold their knowledge and assistance when it is needed, or something along those lines.

Anyway, I think this poilcy needs to be questioned and the whole health insurance and care issue bought into the election arena, they all have hopes and wishes of making things better, but no one seems to be announcing clear and progessive ideas and long term plans or solutions.

Hopes are high for ambulance shortage solution - 16th March 2007

The other comment mentions how people look for excuses, I would add they they also are very good at accepting them too. It seems to me that demanding accountablility and responsiblity from our public officials and govt is something that most people have given up on, that's just the way tings are. That's what they want people to feel, they don't want to be questioned on competance because most of them don't have any.

But hey, that's why SXM PE exists isn't it. We live in a 'dumbed down' democracy, where people feel indifferent, nonchalant or helpless about what goes on around them. I write here and so do many others, because we want to show people that the power really lies in their hands. They have to want and demand better to get it.

Dr. Voodoo

I'm tired of excuses myself.

Dr. Voodoo