How much for that quick doctor’s visit?

I just checked and $202 for the visit. Since the doc accepts Medicare, the cost was discounted to $100 and insurance paid that (outside of the annual deductible.

 

You pay more than the out of pocket cost.
One just doesn't notice it in taxes.

 

€5 deductible for the prescribed antibiotics (or any other prescribed medicine) plus the full cost of the disinfectant (if not prescribed).

 

Here in WI, dentist insurance is different from other medical, so last year when I got the tartar chipped out of my mouth, I had to pay out of pocket. Over 500 bucks. But who cares about that, let's fund 40 billion for military stuff in ukraine.

 

None taken (offence [sic] that is).

 

My son-in-law, a dentist, charges around USD 12.75 (INR 1,000) for consultation, which I think is a bit high for just a look and a talk.

 

At an Indian government hospital, nothing. They would fob it with Tincture Iodine or Betadine, if they have it in stock, and curse you for having gone for piercings. One may have to wait in line for an hour or two. Our problem is numbers, 1.4 billion.
If the person is in the poor category, the family can avail treatment at any government or private hospital up to USD 6,390, which the government will pay.
I have not paid for any medical help except for one occasion in a private hospital (probably a heart/paralytic problem 8 yeas ago which quickly cleared up), otherwise it has always been free with medicines provided as bonus, always by contacts. My brother was a doctor and my son-in-law is a well-connected dentist, actually the Secretary of the Delhi Dental Association.

 

I guess it depends on what kind of insurance someone has, how much of a co-pay and deductible there might be. It varies. But it can be expensive, even with insurance.

I think our healthcare system is in line with the general spirit of self-reliance and capitalism, where only the strong and the wealthy are fit to survive, while those who can't afford it end up on the short end.

 

My son has an medical insurance on my life and that of my wife, but that is more for tax-saving purpose.

 

Had something similar happen a few weeks ago with a piercing, ended up with an MRSA infection. It ran me roughly $350 US.

 

They wanted me to take the piercing out, but I wasn't willing to lose it. I used glass plugs for a while (glass doesn't hold bacteria), and took the meds they gave me for it.

My ear was swollen, and my ear/neck/jaw hurt from the infection. No bueno. @SomeRandom

 

If I were to have a similar procedure it would cost $0-$20, depending on some particulars.

But you totally ignored that you will pay, assuming you are an average Australian, 2% of your income as a Medicare tax. My insurance costs are <1% of my income.