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> It is really weird how we concentrate all sick people in one place, and then act surprised when they start growing weird diseases.

I don't think anyone finds it that surprising really. But healthcare is expensive and centralising in-patient care is the only practical and affordable system that we have come up with so far! Key things are to maximise hygiene and minimise length of stay :)

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Yeah, studies show that many healthcare professionals don't wash their hands like they are supposed to. My guess is this is the primary vector for spreading disease in hospitals. I know it's kind of annoying to scrub your hands for 30 seconds multiple times per day, but it really is such a simple fix.

On a similar note, I have never once seen someone in my office wash their hands for more than 5 seconds. Also, on several occasions I've seen someone poop and simply run water over their hands for half a second. It boggles my mind.

"seen someone poop and simply run water over their hands"

1. Why were you watching?

2. The anus may need cleaning. The hands are not supposed to need cleaning.

1. Probably a toilet with one sink per multiple toilet cabinets. I.e. the standard office one.

2. Out of your own experience, how often you clean your anus without getting your hand dirty even in the slightest?

I see no evidence that the health care system in my area is either practical or affordable.

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