Very Expensive Common Cold

[edgee]

15 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

“Whoa” “back at ya.” Keep your attorney’s contact info handy!😉

From the O Ticket Contract:

12. THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS
We, as the Carrier, may also provide other services or facilities as a convenience to Guests and are not responsible for services, treatments and/or attendance provided or supplies given by the medical personnel, beautician, spa personnel, barber, fitness instructor, laundry, casino, gift shop, and/or any other concessionaire or other persons providing personal services to You. Such services are provided directly to You and the service providers shall not be considered to be acting under the control or supervision of Carrier. Should You avail Yourself of the medical or other professional services which the Ship’s medical personnel may furnish upon Your request, You shall do so at Your sole risk and expense and We shall not be liable for the consequences of any examination, advice, diagnosis, medication or treatment thus furnished. Charges for such medical and other professional and personal services which You request will be Your sole responsibility. Similarly, and without limitation, all spa personnel, guest lecturers, entertainers and other service personnel shall be considered independent contractors who work directly for You.

Interesting, thanks for posting, but as noted above, the legal system has determined that these clauses do not always stand up,

[Flatbush Flyer]

3 minutes ago, edgee said:

Interesting, thanks for posting, but as noted above, the legal system has determined that these clauses do not always stand up,

“Stand up?”

Would you hire an attorney whose fees would be significant to make an uncertain law suit (particularly for a possibly inexpensive mass market cruise) for what could be a “chump change” settlement?

Lots of folks (not necessarily you or other posters here) throw legal threats around but don’t necessarily act on them. And don’t forget than a multi-national company like a cruise line presents added obstacles to what legal actions are taken where and against whom. 

[edgee]

8 minutes ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

Lots of folks (not necessarily you or other posters here) throw legal threats around but don’t necessarily act on them

Similarly, cruise lines have legal clauses that they can theoretically try to stand on, but in the interest of good will and customer service will often act in a more positive way than they feel they "legally" have to. 

[Flatbush Flyer]

36 minutes ago, edgee said:

Similarly, cruise lines have legal clauses that they can theoretically try to stand on, but in the interest of good will and customer service will often act in a more positive way than they feel they "legally" have to. 

I agree. This is an area where I have found O to be willing to look at many types of issues on a “case by case” basis. Knowing who to contact is important.

[AlaskaNewbie68]

Wow, as someone said, that is way overboard for a cold. Taking antibiotics needlessly is why we have resistant microbes.

Apologies, if I missed this: Did they only test for COVID once? Curious as I know several people with Omicron (we assume) who didn't test positive until their 3rd day of symptoms.  

[brittany12]

This is the cruise I would have been on had we not cancelled back in January. Thank God we did. Who in the Age of Covid needs shipboard medical offices that behave like this. It's not the money per se. Its the poor diagnosis and absurd treatment. 

[KatieBelle]

I have added our US govt. issued Covid test kits to our luggage list.  Should we experience any sniffles, etc., we will test in our stateroom.  If we test negative twice, no need to "alert the overzealous" medical staff.  If positive, we will proceed accordingly.  -Katie

[Time To Sail]

On 4/16/2022 at 1:44 PM, Vertygo said:

I agree with the poster that the meds offered & prescribed for a “common cold” are way overboard (pun intended). As a PA with 35 years in ENT, there is no way any of those meds are appropriate. Antibiotic prescription in cases like these have caused antibiotic resistance & should never be given. Antiviral meds do nothing for a cold, & don’t get me started on the IV recommendation. Nothing more than Mucinex, saline nasal rinses & perhaps something for a cough was needed.

Good that the poster will notify O to investigate this & other cases like it.

 

[Time To Sail]

Recently had a problem on a Viking cruise. Cellulitis. Had wonderful care. IV's, meds, daily visits, very accommodating in the clinic. Couldn't have had better care. Oceania needs to look into this with concern.

[Jancruz]

1 hour ago, Time To Sail said:

Recently had a problem on a Viking cruise. Cellulitis. Had wonderful care. IV's, meds, daily visits, very accommodating in the clinic. Couldn't have had better care. Oceania needs to look into this with concern.

I have had great care on Oceania trips many times..this could be an isolated incident..Dont paint all doctors with one brush..

Jancruz1

[Hawaiidan]

6 hours ago, Time To Sail said:

Recently had a problem on a Viking cruise. Cellulitis. Had wonderful care. IV's, meds, daily visits, very accommodating in the clinic. Couldn't have had better care. Oceania needs to look into this with concern.

I have the same malady in Easter ISl sailing from Tahiti to NY. on Marina,..... 2 weeks Iv and some minor surg...  and meds    The MD was an Equadorian  guy who as a specialist in tropical septic's..   The nurse staff was all ICU/ALS cert.   

Much of the medical eq was as advanced as  the best hospitals have.....  Level of treatment was  as good or better than many US hospitals That I have seen.....    Wa$ not cheap  but it worked  and the saved my arm...    Both my wife RN  and I have worked in the medical and EMS field for years and  we were impressed.... Insurance paid 100% no deductible...........   Thank you  Oceania             

Edited April 19, 2022 by Hawaiidan