England and Canada have universal healthcare

[jaded]

Why can't we?

Are these countries just weak, leftist scum that we are better off not imitating?

I'm Canadian. 5 years ago I needed an MRI for my knee...I waited almost a year to get it. I then waited about another 3 months to see a specialist/surgeon...by that time the problem had resolved itself. It turned out that I had a partial ACL tear that healed up.

Ironically had the system not been so bad and underfunded and I had immediate attention...some butcher probably would have performed some needless surgical procedure to line his pocket with which I likely would have agreed to because I was in alot of pain. Don't believe everything Micheal Moore has to say because he really doesn't know the truth.

[deanrw]

The thing about Canada is if you have an ailment that is not an emergency, you generally have to wait if it is elective. If it is an emergency, you get taken care of quickly.

I have no complaints. I have been well taken care of.

[Bretty Poy32]

The thing about Canada is if you have an ailment that is not an emergency, you generally have to wait if it is elective. If it is an emergency, you get taken care of quickly.

I have no complaints. I have been well taken care of.

even mayor ford's dealer had been taken cared of pretty well

[Weebler I]

Where is the UK poster who said that your hospitals are 18th century.

lol unless he was around in the 18th century, how would he know?

I've been to hospital a few times for various sc****s, they look modern to me. Not really sure what is missing.

One thing I will say is that the NHS can be kind of slow for non-emergency stuff, but you have the option of going private if you really want.

Because Americans are selfish and don't like helping their fellow man, when they are in need and can't help themselves?

Nah, it's just that everything is geared towards making money. It's a much bigger place too so maybe difficult to implement a national health system.

[-jose-]

I have no complaints with the Health Care system here in the U.S.

[Weebler I]

I have no complaints with the Health Care system here in the U.S.

Do you have to pay? that's the real difference OP is alluding to.

[Danny Gunz]

Because Americans are selfish and don't like helping their fellow man, when they are in need and can't help themselves?

lol pls go.

[BTL]

im american and i have a real problem with the healthcare at the moment.... someone who needs so see a doctor but cant because i have no health insurance because i lost my job due to my health.

Canada and England, you guys are lucky... i know there is a delay to see specialist but thats ok... if you need emergency care then you can visit the ER... i have no issues with your system.

[One_Tycoon]

im american and i have a real problem with the healthcare at the moment.... someone who needs so see a doctor but cant because i have no health insurance because i lost my job due to my health.

Canada and England, you guys are lucky... i know there is a delay to see specialist but thats ok... if you need emergency care then you can visit the ER... i have no issues with your system.

You can visit the ER here too.

[BTL]

You can visit the ER here too.

what i have is chronic, the ER wont help me, just leave me with a huge bill.