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I'm thinking of drafting an application form for a single-payer health care system in Vermont-- strictly as an example of the difference between a single-payer system (as you have in Canada, or so I am told) and the for-profit systems we have here in the US.
Could somebody describe what the Canadian health care application consists of?
Each province will be slightly different but this site should give you the gist of the process:
Why do so many Canadians go to the US for healthcare? You haven't answered my question.
They also can't do organ transplants in Canada or do brain surgery. They can't even keep doctors or nurses to practice in their own country as every doctor or nurse leaves Canada to make more money across the border here in America. There for the Canadian government is forced to import doctors from India to practice in Canada that are under qualified and don't speak English and there are few and far between so they only take a few patients. Which is why Canada holds healthcare lotteries so patients can get a family doctor (see john stossel report on Canadian healthcare on YouTube) the rest of the people are out of luck. It's really bad in Canada.
Canada is definitely going to privatize healthcare. Private clinics are opening up all over Canada. The days of government run healthcare will soon be over.
What do you mean Canadian hospitals don't do brain surgery? Where does that myth come from? Canada offers world renowned neurosurgery services.
"A surgical team at the Foothills Medical Centre has successfully performed groundbreaking neurosurgery on May 12 with a robot developed by a team at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine. ... neuroArm is the world’s first MRI-compatible surgical robot capable of both microsurgery and image guided biopsy.
The surgical robotic system is controlled by a surgeon from a computer workstation, working in conjunction with intraoperative MR (magnetic resonance) imaging. Dr. Sutherland developed the intraoperative MRI machine with Winnipeg-based IMRIS Inc. The technology allows a high field MRI scanner to move in to the operating room on demand, providing imaging during the surgical procedure without compromising patient safety.
Using neuroArm in the operating room has significant advantages for both surgeons and patients. "
It's good but not as good compared to many European countries. It could be better. But many Americans compare it to theirs and say it's heaven, which it is compared to the American system. But it's a very good system overall. All doctor visits, Hospital care, emergencies, blood tests, X-Rays, etc. are free through the taxes we pay. Dental care, prescriptions, and surgeries have to be paid for usually through an insurance provider. Facilities are clean and organized and the doctors and health care professionals are pretty top notch in my experience. But wait times can be very long in many cases. Sometimes it can take months to get to a specialist in some situations. Still, I am pleased with health care in Canada and we have a very good system overall.
It's good but not as good compared to many European countries. It could be better. But many Americans compare it to theirs and say it's heaven, which it is compared to the American system. But it's a very good system overall. All doctor visits, Hospital care, emergencies, blood tests, X-Rays, etc. are free through the taxes we pay. Dental care, prescriptions, and surgeries have to be paid for usually through an insurance provider. Facilities are clean and organized and the doctors and health care professionals are pretty top notch in my experience. But wait times can be very long in many cases. Sometimes it can take months to get to a specialist in some situations. Still, I am pleased with health care in Canada and we have a very good system overall.
Yea, I think it depends on the urgency/seriousness of your illness. Not everyone needs to see a specialist ASAP as some illnesses obviously take longer to develop than others.
My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago in Vancouver, and within two weeks of getting her diagnosis and biopsy results, she received the surgical procedure to remove the tumor. From what she told me, the whole process was handled very professionally/efficiently once her diagnosis was confirmed, and was completely free at no cost including the surgery.
Yea, I think it depends on the urgency/seriousness of your illness. Not everyone needs to see a specialist ASAP as some illnesses obviously take longer to develop than others.
My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago in Vancouver, and within two weeks of getting her diagnosis and biopsy results, she received the surgical procedure to remove the tumor. From what she told me, the whole process was handled very professionally/efficiently once her diagnosis was confirmed, and was completely free at no cost including the surgery.
Yeah I guess it depends on the surgery. A surgery that is essential to your well being is free, but surgeries like face lifts or nose jobs have to be paid by insurance or yourself. If anyone knows if this is true let me know.
Yeah I guess it depends on the surgery. A surgery that is essential to your well being is free, but surgeries like face lifts or nose jobs have to be paid by insurance or yourself. If anyone knows if this is true let me know.
There are government lists of what surgeries are covered by province.
Yea, I think it depends on the urgency/seriousness of your illness. Not everyone needs to see a specialist ASAP as some illnesses obviously take longer to develop than others.
My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago in Vancouver, and within two weeks of getting her diagnosis and biopsy results, she received the surgical procedure to remove the tumor. From what she told me, the whole process was handled very professionally/efficiently once her diagnosis was confirmed, and was completely free at no cost including the surgery.
I have similar experiences. A good friend diagnosed with throat cancer was in treatment immediately. He is now cancer free.
My mother had immediate attention for a whole range of issues such as breast cancer, brain tumour and both hips replaced. Amazing she's still around !
Yea, I think it depends on the urgency/seriousness of your illness. Not everyone needs to see a specialist ASAP as some illnesses obviously take longer to develop than others.
My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago in Vancouver, and within two weeks of getting her diagnosis and biopsy results, she received the surgical procedure to remove the tumor. From what she told me, the whole process was handled very professionally/efficiently once her diagnosis was confirmed, and was completely free at no cost including the surgery.
I have similar experiences. A good friend diagnosed with throat cancer was in treatment immediately. He is now cancer free.
My mother had immediate attention for a whole range of issues such as breast cancer, brain tumour and both hips replaced. Amazing she's still around !
Yup same thing with my dad - His bladder cancer had spread to his prostate and surrounding lymph nodes and a combination of surgery and oncological treatment has rendered him cancer free 10 years and counting.. A big part of the success was quick diagnosis, operation and treatment..
Always love to hear stories like yours, mine and BK's..
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