I had to start the day early for an eight o’clock meeting at the Swiss medical facility. So, to save time, I made a breakfast sandwich and drank coffee before heading out to catch the bus. It was approximately a thirty-minute ride over.
Upon our arrival at the lecture hall, we were warmly greeted by Dr. Marcela Travaglini, a reputable medical manager at a Mutualism health organization. Mutualism, a symbiotic relationship between two parties, has a more intricate significance within the healthcare industry. Dr. Travaglini confidently expounded on the manifold advantages of joining a mutual system based on individual values. Notably, each organization is associated with a unique, unwavering moral principle, attracting like-minded members who share those values. This mutual organization comprises 15 sectors located in various neighborhoods. By being a part of this, you can get to know your neighbors and work towards benefiting each other’s healthcare needs. On the other hand, if you belong to the private sector, you may have to comply with the decisions made by an administrative board that may not be familiar with your views and values. Therefore, the interaction is often seen as a friendly exchange between neighbors who help each other out.
I visited the Private Clinic ICBA, which specializes in cardiovascular medical problems. At first, the room looked like a formal classroom, but I found it was for medical students. They showed us a surgery on a clogged artery in the heart using a projector, which was fascinating. Although some business majors didn’t enjoy the detailed view of the heart, the clinic’s methods are efficient and save time and money. For example, the clinic performs noninvasive surgeries with minimal anesthesia, allowing patients to recover quickly and go home the same day. In addition, a small device can be inserted through the femoral artery, arm artery, or just different parts body to perform the same task, depending on the patient’s case.
During our brief tour of the noninvasive surgery facility, it had the ambiance of a luxurious airport lounge. Patients were provided snacks and drinks and did not have to fast before the procedure. The waiting area was furnished with comfortable, white leather chairs for patients to relax until surgery. The overall experience was quite luxurious. Additionally, in the operating room, patients were allowed to choose their preferred music during the procedure, and the lighting was dimmed to create a more relaxing environment, which I found impressive.
It was time for lunch, but we had to arrange it today by ourselves. So instead, I opted to take a nap. Do you notice the recurring theme of me always being tired?
We wrapped up our day at Museo de los Immigrants, where immigrants used to arrive in Argentina. A hotel with a capacity of three thousand people was set up to prevent the spread of diseases. The first two floors were for men and the third for women and children. Immigrants were housed here for a few days to ensure they were in good health before being allowed to enter the city, and it was all free of charge. This was the country’s way of preventing a pandemic from spreading, which was cheaper than dealing with one. The museum also had numerous artworks and sculptures, and during our free time, I took silly pictures with my friends. It was an exciting place to explore.
