Yea, we have HUGE waiting lists here in America too... and the whole "universal healthcare" thing is not made to get rid of waiting lists, but to make sure that all have the opportunity to get care, regardless of their financial status. Lets not get focused on the wrong aspect here.
I saw a special on tv about the Candian healthcare crisis, and how these "illegal" private surgery clinics are sprouting up everywhere, but none are being prosecuted, because the patients would not be seen otherwise, i have looked for it here, but all i found is this propaganda crap. Google private surgery clinics in canada, and the NYTIMES has the story. The one i saw on tv had interviews with real Candians, telling nightmare stories of lotteries for healthcare.
Scotland has only 5 million people in it's population compared to America's 300 million which can make a gov't run healthcare system more complicated for America. Also people should look up issues with Canadian healthcare at the CBC website.
I am a Canadian (ontario) and I had a cancer scare about a year ago. I had an MRI and catscan the next day.
My father recently had a triple bi-pass. He was in the hospital and fixed within two days.
I've noticed that as a people Canadians whine a lot about our system, but it there is very few that would trade it for the american system. The only ones that do are the one's who "think" they can afford a private system, but in actuallity have no idea what it costs.
As much as America is interested to keep the Doctors and "health" industry in business, why ISN'T America interested in "taking care of it's own", after they helped build and served America all thier life time with their hard earned tax dollars and their lives? Does America have the heart to "take care of it's own" and why NOT? But how?
As much as America is interested to keep the Doctors and "health" industry in business, why ISN'T America interested in "taking care of it's own", after they helped build and served America all thier life time with their hard earned tax dollars and their lives? Does America have the heart to "take care of it's own" and why NOT? But how?
finally, someone clearly explained the myth about hip replacement, lol. Doctor's discretion, in my opinion, is always better than that of the insurance company.
I have only had to wait in the US for a follow-up appt. Any time I really needed it, there was always a doctor readily available. PM is a walk-in clinic, 7 days a week.
Several months is not long. I've had to wait up to nine months in Canada to see a specialist for an urgent medical problem. We have long waiting lists in Canada - weeks, months, and years, and people with urgent problems do need to wait. In most of the provinces there are waits! People are dying on our waiting lists and you do NOT get care when needed. These are not myths.
I know we have waits in this country. I had a gallbladder attack and the hospital found stones. I had to wait one month to see the surgeon and another month for the surgury. Two months not being able to eat hardly anything. Don't let anyone tell you we don't have waiting lists in the USA.
I've been "waiting" for a knee operation for 13 years now...fucking insurance companies. Unless I get the surgury I will most likely be DEAD come September or October. But according to the insurance companies it is not a "life threatening condition" unless I will be definately dead in less than a week. Problem is, there is no WARNING when it kills me...a bone chip breaks off, hits a major organ, and I'm dead minutes later.
That's so evil for an insurance company to say "Nope...no medicine or surgery because it costs too much" even though the doctors says its necessary
since when does human life, or quality of life have a price tag?
RedNymph234 2 years ago
when there are over 6 billion human lives alive. We pretty much follow the same supply and demand laws as do all "assets"
GearsofFate101 2 years ago
Yea, we have HUGE waiting lists here in America too... and the whole "universal healthcare" thing is not made to get rid of waiting lists, but to make sure that all have the opportunity to get care, regardless of their financial status. Lets not get focused on the wrong aspect here.
kuhmpashun 3 years ago
whenever i try to post a comment refuting her claims, it won't post
dougman7170 4 years ago
I saw a special on tv about the Candian healthcare crisis, and how these "illegal" private surgery clinics are sprouting up everywhere, but none are being prosecuted, because the patients would not be seen otherwise, i have looked for it here, but all i found is this propaganda crap. Google private surgery clinics in canada, and the NYTIMES has the story. The one i saw on tv had interviews with real Candians, telling nightmare stories of lotteries for healthcare.
dougman7170 4 years ago
Scotland has only 5 million people in it's population compared to America's 300 million which can make a gov't run healthcare system more complicated for America. Also people should look up issues with Canadian healthcare at the CBC website.
CrowdPleeza 4 years ago
I am a Canadian (ontario) and I had a cancer scare about a year ago. I had an MRI and catscan the next day.
My father recently had a triple bi-pass. He was in the hospital and fixed within two days.
I've noticed that as a people Canadians whine a lot about our system, but it there is very few that would trade it for the american system. The only ones that do are the one's who "think" they can afford a private system, but in actuallity have no idea what it costs.
Reccles1979 4 years ago
As much as America is interested to keep the Doctors and "health" industry in business, why ISN'T America interested in "taking care of it's own", after they helped build and served America all thier life time with their hard earned tax dollars and their lives? Does America have the heart to "take care of it's own" and why NOT? But how?
MySeizures 4 years ago
As much as America is interested to keep the Doctors and "health" industry in business, why ISN'T America interested in "taking care of it's own", after they helped build and served America all thier life time with their hard earned tax dollars and their lives? Does America have the heart to "take care of it's own" and why NOT? But how?
MySiezures 4 years ago
finally, someone clearly explained the myth about hip replacement, lol. Doctor's discretion, in my opinion, is always better than that of the insurance company.
dollaresque 4 years ago
I have only had to wait in the US for a follow-up appt. Any time I really needed it, there was always a doctor readily available. PM is a walk-in clinic, 7 days a week.
l8rthen 4 years ago
Several months is not long. I've had to wait up to nine months in Canada to see a specialist for an urgent medical problem. We have long waiting lists in Canada - weeks, months, and years, and people with urgent problems do need to wait. In most of the provinces there are waits! People are dying on our waiting lists and you do NOT get care when needed. These are not myths.
lizzielou73 4 years ago
I know we have waits in this country. I had a gallbladder attack and the hospital found stones. I had to wait one month to see the surgeon and another month for the surgury. Two months not being able to eat hardly anything. Don't let anyone tell you we don't have waiting lists in the USA.
middlenoins 4 years ago
I've been "waiting" for a knee operation for 13 years now...fucking insurance companies. Unless I get the surgury I will most likely be DEAD come September or October. But according to the insurance companies it is not a "life threatening condition" unless I will be definately dead in less than a week. Problem is, there is no WARNING when it kills me...a bone chip breaks off, hits a major organ, and I'm dead minutes later.
Strutinan 4 years ago
FIRST. Ha! Fora, I'm a huge fan. Keep delivering the goods. Thank you.
robo3781 4 years ago