Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Let me give you a personal anecdote....me and my friend in Vancouver, exactly the same surgery (relatively minor, not life threatening).
I git mine done in less than one week, my friend in Vancouver waited 3-4 months.
...and you have good insurance. How many in the US who may have the same medical issue end up paying more than your friend in Vancouver if not up front in insurance premiums?
How many have to check whether the doctor, specialist, hospital and treatment is covered fully by their plan?
How many have to fight with the insurer?
The point about the Canadian system is that none of the above happens. Wait times for non-urgent care in some areas is an issue and is being addressed.
Your story will not convince anyone in Canada that the US system is the way to go.
...and you have good insurance. How many in the US who may have the same medical issue end up paying more than your friend in Vancouver if not up front in insurance premiums?
How many have to check whether the doctor, specialist, hospital and treatment is covered fully by their plan?
How many have to fight with the insurer?
The point about the Canadian system is that none of the above happens. Wait times for non-urgent care in some areas is an issue and is being addressed.
Your story will not convince anyone in Canada that the US system is the way to go.
I will not convince you that the US is the way to go because I do not believe it either. Do not switch topic.....here we were discussing access and quality of care, if you are insured the US does better indeed.
We are not discussing insurance premiums and coverage.
I will not convince you that the US is the way to go because I do not believe it either. Do not switch topic.....here we were discussing access and quality of care, if you are insured the US does better indeed.
We are not discussing insurance premiums and coverage.
When you discuss " Access " you are discussing insurance.
Quality of care in Canada is extremely high. Look at health outcomes between the two countries. If you are well insured in the US you are still beholden you your insurance company. You are restricted to which doctors etc they will cover you for.
No need to play semantic games with me.....I got mine in less than one week he waited months, period.
...but what's your point? You say you don't support the US system, but it certainly sounds like you are definitely trying to say that it's better than Canada by bringing up ONE personal story.
I think you know that if you listed pros and cons of the two systems, which one comes out ahead..you know the one..the one that beats the US in every study on healthcare systems worldwide.
When you discuss " Access " you are discussing insurance.
No access does not mean just insurance...means equipment and structures (number of)
Quote:
Quality of care in Canada is extremely high. Look at health outcomes between the two countries. If you are well insured in the US you are still beholden you your insurance company. You are restricted to which doctors etc they will cover you for.
We do not work for Wall Street or large corporations....we can see any doctor we want. People that want to spend less are restricted by HMOs if they decide to do so
No access does nto mean just insurance...means equipment and structures (number of)
We do not work for Wall Street or large corporations,,,we can see any doctor we want. People that want to spend less are restricted by HMOs if they decide to do so
Shiny things. You're like a crow
More equipment does not equal better care. Here is one example.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.