In my experience, to get the most out of your money (I mean basic groceries, decent quality not highest):
DIA supermarkets for pantry
Neighborhood Verduleria for fresh produce (Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, Belgrano will not have neighborhood prices so go to any other neighboring...
They have it there and also at Plaza Vicente Lopez.
Tuesday:
FIAB 28 - Recoleta. Pacheco de Melo 2200 al 2392 entre Larrea y Azcuénaga. Comuna 2. Horario de 8 a 14 h.
Thrusday:
FIAB 28 - Recoleta. Paraná 1200 entre Arenales y Juncal. Comuna 2 - Plaza Vicente López. Horario de 8 a 16 h...
Not to discourage you, but it will be a very complex and lengthy process. We are talking years. If you are fluent in Spanish and want to work with local patients, it may be best to pursue a BS in psychology, that takes 4 years and can be done online at a private university ( compared to US...
It really is not a good deal at all. Depending on how much you use it, I would actually consider getting a higher plan with copays ( really it all depends on how much you use it, how much you travel, and your existing conditions ).
It all depends on what kind of insurance: if it is through monotributo, registered employment, if it is tied to your activity or you chose a different obra social. Some are very good, others the horror. It really all depends. Also some people redirect their obra social contribution to a private...
There is a constant shortage of sheets and pillows in all public hospitals that has been ongoing for years. I do not understand no washing or disinfecting wounds after MRI/ CT scan though. Tetanus vaccine being unavailable and zero analgesia is also unacceptable.
You definitely chose the best available option given the emergency. If you have colleagues in Arg reaching out could have maybe helped get treated in a better facility ( or them showing up and talking to hospital staff could have helped to some extent ).
I never travel abroad without insurance...
It is very unfortunate but true, the fact that relatively recent events such as 2001 mega crisis are forgotten. I believe this is a sign of the times (worldwide). As for the country's finances and ecomomics, tbere is a reason why it is regarded as a leading case and studied in universities...
It is amazing how much in depth knowledge you seem to have about Argentina's politics, economy, finances, food, businesses, culture, past and future as a passerby. Why join and bother posting in some expatriate forum if you don't mind me asking?