一位美国女性在印度得到了快速、低成本的拇指治疗, An American woman got fast, low-cost thumb treatment in India—$0.60 vs. $2,000 in the U.S.—sparking debate on healthcare costs.

印度的一位美国女性Kristen Fischer(Kristen Fischer), 分享她如何在当地医院因拇指伤获得及时治疗, An American woman in India, Kristen Fischer, went viral for sharing how she received prompt treatment for a thumb injury at a local hospital for just Rs 50, about 60 cents, after cycling there immediately. 医生评估她的伤势、止血、确认不需要缝针(45分钟内完成), Doctors assessed her injury, stopped the bleeding, and confirmed stitches weren’t needed—all within 45 minutes. 她将这一点与美国估计的2 000美元类似护理最低费用形成对比,这突出说明了印度保健的可负担性、速度和可及性,特别是在城市地区。 She contrasted this with the estimated $2,000 minimum cost for similar care in the U.S., highlighting the affordability, speed, and accessibility of Indian healthcare, especially in urban areas. 她的Instagram视频吸引了超过114,000人的意见,引发了对美国医药的高昂成本和漫长等待时间的广泛讨论,许多人赞扬印度高效、低成本的系统。 Her Instagram video, which drew over 114,000 views, sparked widespread discussion about the high costs and long wait times in American medicine, with many praising India’s efficient, low-cost system. 菲舍尔的经验突显了两国医疗费用和就医机会之间的鲜明对比。 While some noted potential differences for foreigners, Fischer’s experience underscored the stark contrast between the two nations’ medical costs and access.