the third world my ass

i just went to my first doctors appointment ever in colombia. i was in and out in 15 minutes and i felt like i received really friendly and thorough service. when he said it was over and he hadnt done a blood or urine test, i asked "what about the blood and urine tests?" his answer: "we dont do those tests unless we feel they are necessary (for example if the person is overweight or has a history of diabetes or other diseases) because otherwise its a waste of resources and money." then i go to pay my copay..."7,700 pesos please"...the equivalent to less than 4 bucks.

i just got the same if not better healthcare service in a third world country that cost me less than 4 bucks. so far i gots one nothing colombia versus the land of the free.