Posted by centash on November 25, 2016 at 07:42:11 from (67.220.47.251):
In Reply to: Re: Medicare posted by MN Scott on November 25, 2016 at 07:11:38:
Not entirely true. If you have an urgent medical issue, treatment is prompt. If you need a knee replaced, for example, you are put on a waiting list, dependant upon the urgency of the issue. You can opt to go to the US for such surgery to get more immediate service if you so desire. I doubt anymore people here have died here waiting that in your country.
I can relate another story.....my younger brother recently holiday ed in Arizona and had the misfortune of breaking his hip. He relates the medical care he received was excellent, but the hospital was more like a resort. He was provided an extensive menu selection at mealtimes, his wife was granted every privilege she desired or needed,and the doctors took as much time as he wanted for any follow up. Here in Canada, the medical care would be on par, but any other service would be quite basic. The difference, he said, is because he felt the US system was more consumer driven, that is, the hospitals went out of their way to provide service, sort of like a business wanting repeat customers, whereas here the system is more cost driven. Our 'free'health care is provided by the taxes we pay, and is better described as universal health care where all can get the same level of care regardless of income or social standing or any other factors. For service beyond what is offered here, one is free to 'shop around' While the system is not near perfect by any means, one should not have to mortgage their home equity or farm for health care. Which system is better?...well, Canada does have a fairly significant problem with non residents trying to illegally obtain a Canadian health card....
Oh, by the way, my brother is recovering very nicely , having spent a week in the hospital there. Fortunately, he did have very good travel insurance. The medical bill would be in the 6 figure range....Ben
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