Travelling2Some Posted January 6 #26 Share Posted January 6 2 hours ago, mz-s said: Some people just do not need to be given any power. Any amount of power will go straight to their heads. Very true. I think we all have a story or two about idiots in charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted January 6 #27 Share Posted January 6 My wife had to have stitches for a bad cut on her arm before a cruise a couple of years ago. When we realized that the date to have them removed was during the cruise we contacted our PCP for advice. She said leaving them in an extra couple of days wouldn't hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted January 6 #28 Share Posted January 6 Of course the stitches could add to your pirate swagger. Party on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 7 #29 Share Posted January 7 13 hours ago, Rudyard said: My wife had to have stitches for a bad cut on her arm before a cruise a couple of years ago. When we realized that the date to have them removed was during the cruise we contacted our PCP for advice. She said leaving them in an extra couple of days wouldn't hurt. I would think a medical professional would be a better person to consult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted January 7 #30 Share Posted January 7 17 minutes ago, ontheweb said: I would think a medical professional would be a better person to consult. Not sure if you were trying to make a joke but...PCP = Primary Care Physician. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 7 #31 Share Posted January 7 8 minutes ago, ColeThornton said: Not sure if you were trying to make a joke but...PCP = Primary Care Physician. My bad. I was thinking personal cruise something or other. I'm sure it is not my first mistake or will be my last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted January 7 #32 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, ontheweb said: My bad. I was thinking personal cruise something or other. I'm sure it is not my first mistake or will be my last. No worries. I didn't even think about PCP looking similar to PVP. Should have just said Doctor instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted January 7 #33 Share Posted January 7 (edited) Take them out yourself or have your travel companion help you. It’s just not that hard to do. Forgot I had a matched set manicure kit in my purse. Last cruise, the lil girly running the scanner insisted on taking the 1/2” long scissors from me. Just BS. That night they handed me a steak knife at dinner. OMG. Common sense has indeed left the planet!! #annoyed Edited January 7 by silvercrikhix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted January 7 #34 Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, silvercrikhix said: Take them out yourself or have your travel companion help you. It’s just not that hard to do. Forgot I had a matched set manicure kit in my purse. Last cruise, the lil girly running the scanner insisted on taking the 1/2” long scissors from me. Just BS. That night they handed me a steak knife at dinner. OMG. Common sense has indeed left the planet!! #annoyed BINGO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Rose Posted January 7 #35 Share Posted January 7 On 1/4/2024 at 7:22 PM, n6uqqq said: A pair of manicure scissors and tweezers is all you need 😉 . Been there, done that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeASUGirl Posted January 8 #36 Share Posted January 8 On 1/4/2024 at 4:46 PM, joyful34 said: Infirmary visit alone is pretty high not to mention any service provided. That's what I always hear, and yet both times we've been to the infirmary on a cruise ship (once on Carnival, and once on Royal) we never got a charge. We were fully expecting to be billed, and nothing. (Definitely not complaining!) Both times it was for anaphylaxis (food allergic reaction), and both times we administered epi before arriving at the infirmary, and they were monitoring afterwards, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted January 8 #37 Share Posted January 8 7 hours ago, DukeASUGirl said: Both times it was for anaphylaxis (food allergic reaction), and both times we administered epi before arriving at the infirmary, and they were monitoring afterwards, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Probably didn't get charged because it was potentially due to a Carnival error (i.e., food not labeled with allergen), similar to how they don't charge to treat an accident that occurred on the ship. They'd rather treat you at no cost and hope that makes you happy than risk a lawsuit. Whereas they would charge to remove stitches that OP came onboard with or to treat most illnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuddrules Posted January 9 #38 Share Posted January 9 Just an FYI on cost: My daughter got an ear infection last week on board and the base charge was $125. With medications and out the door the total charge came to $156. I didn't think that was too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyglow Posted January 9 #39 Share Posted January 9 36 minutes ago, fuddrules said: Just an FYI on cost: My daughter got an ear infection last week on board and the base charge was $125. With medications and out the door the total charge came to $156. I didn't think that was too bad. A few years ago I had to get stitches in the infirmary after I tripped on a curb in St. Lucia. I forgot exactly what the cost was, but it was under $200 (including a follow up visit), far less than what my hometown urgent care would have charged me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted January 12 #40 Share Posted January 12 Just bought insurance for my upcoming cruise... I printed out the 5 pages of coverage info... So do I fold these 5 page and shove them in my pocket for each of the seven days.. ? solo cruiser here... I'm thinking the worse, If I'm not conscience to tell someone I have med/evac coverage.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted January 12 #41 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, southbayer said: Just bought insurance for my upcoming cruise... I printed out the 5 pages of coverage info... So do I fold these 5 page and shove them in my pocket for each of the seven days.. ? solo cruiser here... I'm thinking the worse, If I'm not conscience to tell someone I have med/evac coverage.. For treatment on the ship, they charge to your onboard account, which you settle as normal, and you file with your insurance when you get home. It's only if you get medevac'd or get hospitalized that your insurance usually needs to get involved immediately. Either they suggest that you contact them first because they have negotiated rates with some providers or the policy requires you to notify them when getting treatment under those circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctlyf Posted January 13 #42 Share Posted January 13 On 1/7/2024 at 5:48 AM, ontheweb said: My bad. I was thinking personal cruise something or other. I'm sure it is not my first mistake or will be my last. FWIW, I had the exact same thought you did 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etta1213 Posted January 13 #43 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, ctlyf said: FWIW, I had the exact same thought you did 🤣 PCP makes me think of '60's drug scene in Cali.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 14 #44 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, ctlyf said: FWIW, I had the exact same thought you did 🤣 Makes me glad that I'm not the only one. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 14 #45 Share Posted January 14 56 minutes ago, Etta1213 said: PCP makes me think of '60's drug scene in Cali.... Not just California. And a truly nasty drug. 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted January 14 #46 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 14 hours ago, Etta1213 said: PCP makes me think of '60's drug scene in Cali.... Then FWIW is a song by Buffalo Springfield (1966) a classic. Edited January 14 by BallFour4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 14 #47 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, BallFour4 said: Then FWIW is a song by Buffalo Springfield (1966) a classic. Yes, For What It's Worth is a classic written by Stephen Stills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare coldweather Posted January 16 #48 Share Posted January 16 On 1/4/2024 at 5:33 PM, pinkiek said: My husband and I are sailing on the Mardi Gras January 13th. My husband had some minor surgery today and the stitches need to come out on the 16th. Does anyone know if the ships infirmary would do this. I know there would be a charge. Thanks @pinkiek Today is 1/16. I do hope all turned out well but I am curious, how did you handle the situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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