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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: AdrianC   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Coat tails 1: Davita, DVA
Date: 08/27/24 10:23 AM
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Having watched this every day for a few years, I decided that if I ever need dialysis I would start seriously looking for a way out. That's no way to live.

You would have a way out, and many take it - just stop dialysis. If the kidneys have no function it takes about 10-14 days. Pretty unpleasant way to go, though.

My dad did dialysis for 10 years. He used DaVita when he visited us from the UK. A pretty decent life is still possible, even international travel is still possible.

No opinion on DaVita as an investment. They provide a necessary service. So does the NHS in the UK. Not sure who does it more efficiently, but I can guess.
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