The renowned Mexican regional music singer, Pepe Aguilar, recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the medical care received in the United States, specifically in Houston, Texas, where he has lived for more than three years.
Through a live broadcast on his official Instagram account, Aguilar shared an experience that, in his words, left him with a lot to be desired and began to tell of having to go to the doctor.
An unsatisfactory medical experience of Pepe Aguilar
During his account, Aguilar explained that he went to a dermatologist’s office accompanied by his wife.
Although the check-up was thorough, the singer criticized the waiting time and the aloofness of the medical staff.
“Half an hour to check me, but very well… the point was not to let the doctor go. It’s important,” she commented, stressing the need not to neglect health, despite bad experiences.
Comparison with medical care in Mexico
Aguilar contrasted his experience in the United States with medical care in Mexico, highlighting the warmth and humanity of the health professionals in his native country.
“The doctors in Mexico are more humane. I don’t know how many of you identify with the doctors in the United States, but no way, the veterinarians treat my dogs better,” he said with annoyance.
He recalled that, in his youth, Houston was considered a prestigious medical destination, to which many people from Mexico traveled to receive care.
However, he noted that his parents, Flor Silvestre and Antonio Aguilar, preferred to seek care in Mexico because of their trust in local doctors.
Reactions from the Hispanic community
Aguilar’s statements resonated with his followers, especially within the U.S. Hispanic community. Many shared similar experiences, criticizing the lack of empathy in the U.S. healthcare system and expressing a preference for medical care in Mexico.
Comments such as “doctors here only take money” and “they only want to give you pills, pills, pills… because they get their money from the pharmaceutical companies” reflect the feelings of several users who identified with the singer’s experience.
Aquí es como 'a ver güey, siéntate ahí, platícame tu historia, dime tus pecados'. Te confiesan hasta la madre y luego ahí te dejan esperando, solo, triste y abandonado
A call not to neglect health
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A pesar de su descontento, Aguilar enfatizó la importancia de no dejar de acudir al médico, especialmente al avanzar en edad.
“Ya voy a empezar a estar en la edad de los doctores”, mencionó, instando a sus seguidores a aprovechar los seguros médicos si los tienen y a priorizar su bienestar .
La experiencia compartida por Pepe Aguilar pone en evidencia las diferencias culturales y de trato en los sistemas de salud de Estados Unidos y México.
Para la comunidad hispana residente en EE. UU., este relato resalta la importancia de abogar por una atención médica más humana y empática, así como de mantenerse informados y proactivos en el cuidado de su salud.
Además, subraya la necesidad de establecer una comunicación efectiva con los profesionales de la salud y de buscar segundas opiniones cuando sea necesario, para garantizar una atención adecuada y respetuosa.
Aquí el video de lo que dijo Pepe Aguilar.
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