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[Hereticbooks]

My brother will be dead within the year, because he couldn't find a doctor to treat his cancer in time. He had no health insurance. Neither do I. At 49 years old, I simply can't afford it. My brother is 61

[tenneral]

@Hereticbooks I'm so sorry for your situation. And I hope that your brother may be cared for with dignity at all times. I know the shortcomings of our Health Service but it does at least ensure that everyone can be looked after and treated on an equal basis.

[BrixXSM]

It's interesting you make these points.

I'm afraid to treat a hormonal condition I suffer with, I've waited 6 years, and have still not recieved adequate care (Have finally got onto preventative drug therapy, and won't recover til around 4 years later.) despite 20% of people dying from what I suffer with.

For the majority, the NHS does a fantastic job, but a small minority are forced to pay out all their life to be treated as an inconvenience.

[tenneral]

@BrixXSM Obviously I send my best wishes for your successful treatment : it's a pity that the system sometimes lets us down in the way that you have experienced.

[brychar66]

No cost whatever? I expect that you, dear Tenneral, like me, had to fork out for National Insurance contributions all your working life. When we were young (a long time ago admittedly!) it wasn't a minimal amount. But of course it was worth it! Best wishes for your continued health.

[tenneral]

@brychar66 You are of course correct and I certainly never begrudged my National Insurance. How lucky we are to have the system in place: my concern is for our American cousins, so many of whom I left penniless by medical needs and are at the mercy of ill-regulated insurance companies.

[lizardgizard2002]

I live in Canada and had major health problems since I was 45. My kidneys failed and I was on dialysis for 10 years followed by a kidney transplant, several strokes and a heart attack. I have had part of my colon removed and liver problems due to my galbladder. I am now doing well. I did not have to pay for any of the surgery or treatment, I did not go bankrupt, I had the best of care and endured no wait times. Oh and I received a tax deduction when I was disabled. Yea free health care.

[TheDudeReborn]

Hooray for Europe and Social Democracy, health for everybody.

[Hereticbooks]

@tenneral

Yes. It is a good system. I became acquainted with it when i was living in Britain with my British husband for a summer.

[jazzx251]

@jazzx251

Furthermore. You would know that a bad dip in luck would not automatically mean an end to your life. At the moment, any US citizen who falls on hard times and falls seriously ill - dies.

Worse - hard working americans who can't afford insurance for grave diseases are destined for the early bath in the sky.

Better still - everyone needs healthcare - by paying your taxes towards this, you would be able to lift your head up after a day's work and say "I'm helping the USA!"

[jazzx251]

@shlarg

A country whose government doesn't care for its own citizens is a pretty good definition of a third world country.

I think universal healthcare is one of the most patriotic things you could implement - ask nearly anyone from the UK. The NHS and BBC are the two things we proudly point to as a definition of our country.

A USHS (United States Health Service) would be superb for the USA's national identity. Because every citizen would know that some of their tax was helping other citizen

[jazzx251]

@bamasblldogs

Good luck in your fight against cancer. But for you not to wish the same on people who may not have the means to fight the disease .. my sympathy is a little stretched.

To put it another way; should only rich people have access to maternity care?

Is the beginning of a life down to parents with enough cash to afford a midwife?

[jazzx251]

@texasconnelly

A few years ago, Britain's Conservative party went gallivanting around the world looking for which was the cheapest way for a government to administer health care.

They finally settled on the existing UK model.

Yes we pay through taxes - but, NONE of us will be un-cared for, no matter how poor we are. And there are millions of jobs created by the system.

Do you not think that is a noble thing? To use your taxes to care for your fellow countrymen?

The UN thinks so.

[BrixXSM]

@tenneral Thank you very much. The system certainly isn't perfect, but I hope that the changes the Conservative government are introducing will see more swift and appropriate action to each individual's case.