St. Miracle of Modern Science

I had occasion to meet a man who had a hip replaced yesterday.  He had his first physical therapy session a mere six hours after the surgery.  The doctor told him today that he could go home, just 24 hours after surgery, if he wanted to.  (His wife, however, wanted another day with the house to herself.)

This is not a result of insurance companies pushing the patient out the door, nor is the hospital needing bed space.  This is entirely because of improvements in medical technology and therapy.  I, for one, will gladly accept more rapid and effective health care like this (not that I want to be stricken with anything, anytime soon).