tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post110788919440634820..comments2023-11-03T16:06:09.608+03:00Comments on A Citizen Of Mosul: Health and illness......... Doctor and patient part one!!Truth tellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10184673505956673881noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1108227496042565752005-02-12T19:58:00.000+03:002005-02-12T19:58:00.000+03:00Anonymous(s)
At this time of the year, the daffodi...Anonymous(s)<br />At this time of the year, the daffodils are started to bloom in Mosul as well.<br />They are the wild type, and we call it "Narjiss" It's real name is "Narcissus"<br />The red field of flowers which bloom is spring when the citizens of Mosul uesd to go to the flat and wide areas around the city for picnic is called "anemone flowers" which is one type of poppy flowers.Truth tellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184673505956673881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1108171435560320392005-02-12T04:23:00.000+03:002005-02-12T04:23:00.000+03:00we have red fields of flowers all around Mosul.
in...we have red fields of flowers all around Mosul.<br />in these times of the year, (years ago) families used to go for picnics in the good weather that Mosul is known of. and spend the day in the green and red field sorownding the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1108063427300574062005-02-10T22:23:00.000+03:002005-02-10T22:23:00.000+03:00Thanks for the reassurances as to your safety!
I'...Thanks for the reassurances as to your safety!<br /><br />I'm not in Mosul, but yellow daffodils are blooming in Sacramento now and I hope spring flowers come to Mosul soon. Such things can't be hurried, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1108015715993690062005-02-10T09:08:00.000+03:002005-02-10T09:08:00.000+03:00Posted by Mike,
I am sorry that this war has been...Posted by Mike,<br /><br />I am sorry that this war has been so awful for everyone in Iraq. There has been a great deal of commentary from people who think that the United States has an interest in Iraq. The neo-cons have been pushing against Saddam since the early 80's (christian calendar) and they may or not be right. Some people think it is about oil or being imperial. Personally, I think that if Iraq belongs to the people of Iraq then the results will be positive. What happens if the people of Iraq determine the futute of the nation? Maybe the cure for AIDS or Malariya (I cannot spell). I will be praying agnostic prayers for you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1107947456451612512005-02-09T14:10:00.000+03:002005-02-09T14:10:00.000+03:00Jeff,
20 years ago, the situation of medicine in I...Jeff,<br />20 years ago, the situation of medicine in Iraq was much better than the neighboring countries. During the last 15 years, all the neighboring countries progressed in every field of science including medicine except Iraq, the cause is the sanction of course!. Now all the countries are better compared to Iraq.<br /><br /><br />praktike,<br />Yes, We have private specialized hospitals (very few). And any qulified doctor have the right to open a private clinic, I have one myself since 1984. We did home visits in the past when it was safe, now the doctors refuse the home visits unless they know the patient personally, for fear of being kidnapped or killed.<br /><br /><br />Shawn,<br />The schools all over Iraq are under direct supervision of the ministry of Education, the same programs for all, and the same rules. But still we have variation of personal skills from one teacher to another. And there are some schools which chose certain levels of students, as the magnet school, where my two doughters are.<br />In my opinion, what makes the school in wealthier areas better than those in poor areas, is the level of the students and their parents.<br /><br /><br />Anonymous,<br />The bomb was near the republic hospital, not inside. Most of the casualities are policemen, very few are pedestrians and no medical staff.Truth tellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184673505956673881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1107930223502527132005-02-09T09:23:00.000+03:002005-02-09T09:23:00.000+03:00Hi Truth Teller. I, too, heard about the bomb nea...Hi Truth Teller. I, too, heard about the bomb near a Mosul hospital and am glad that you are alright. <br /><br />In the US, a university education is getting more and more expensive. I had to take out student loans to help cover the cost. But since I was paying for it myself, I could study whatever I wanted to as long as I had the academic skills/qualifications to do so. In Iraq, can you study what you want free of charge, or does the government place limitations on what you can study and/or how many degrees you can get? <br /><br />With respect to health insurance, as I'm sure you know, there are times when the insurance company will not pay for a treatment that they think it's unnecessary or "experimental" -- even though the doctor recommends it. What happens in Iraq? Do you have to seek approval before you provide certain treatments or perform operations?<br /><br />Take care.<br />JoanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1107923030820920312005-02-09T07:23:00.000+03:002005-02-09T07:23:00.000+03:00Hi Truth Teller,
One question for you about schoo...Hi Truth Teller,<br /><br />One question for you about schools...<br /><br />How varied are the schools in terms of quality in different areas/neighborhoods in Iraq? Here in the United States, there is a huge difference: there are some horrible schools, and some excellent schools, and it all depends where you live as to what schools your children get to attend. Usually here, the bad schools are in poor neighborhoods and the good schools in wealthier areas. Do you find the same thing in Iraq?<br /><br />Shawn.Mad Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234271396527943547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923676.post-1107916315502773632005-02-09T05:31:00.000+03:002005-02-09T05:31:00.000+03:00A hospital in Mosul is reportd to have been bombed...A hospital in Mosul is reportd to have been bombed. I hope sincerely that you are safe. Any reassurances you can provide will be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com