Posted on 12/18/2017 9:46:29 AM PST by John Semmens
Waiting Your Turn: Wait Times for Health Care in Canada, a research report published by the Fraser Institute, found a median waiting time of 21.2 weeks between referral from a general practitioner and receipt of treatment. This is the longest in the history of Frasers annual survey and 128% longer than the first survey in 1993. The wait to see a specialist for a consultation is now 177% longer than in 1993.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (S-Vt) averred that long lines dont bother me. Important members of society can jump these queues if need be. Making less important patients wait is a more socially optimal outcome than a system where each individual is free to purchase the type of insurance or treatment he deems warranted by his condition and resources.
Sanders also says theres a silver lining in making people wait. In the vast majority of cases people get well without treatment. Making people wait is a relatively painless means of reducing the total cost of the nations medical bill. And lets not overlook the fact that medical treatment itself is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Odds are that having to wait for care will probably save lives.
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https://azconservative.org/2017/12/16/exempting-anyone-from-funding-abortions-unconstitutional/
“...Odds are that having to wait for care will probably save lives.
Perfect example of liberal logic.
Brilliant again, John.
Cheers,
Otter
Gee Bernie would you be so willing to wait if you or your wife were diagnosed with possible cancer and it could be months before you could see a cancer specialist and months more before you could get treatment? Many Canadians are seeking treatment in the US rather than wait for treatment at home.
Do yourself a favor and do not repeat this nonsense, it makes you look naïve at best.
We met a couple from Canada on an Alaskan cruise. They were originally from Britain, but migrated to Canada because the wife was having health problems that were not being treated in a timely manner. They expected wait times to be better in Canada. They got an ugly surprise. The tests/treatments she needs would be months in the future, a potentially deadly wait.
So, they scheduled the tests/treatment with US doctors in days, not months, her health improved, allowing them to take the Alaska trip.
Do yourself a favor and do not consider yourself an expert on other people's conversations. It makes you look like a socialized medicine lover at best.
Do yourself a favor, you are spreading nonsense and you look ignorant and foolish to those who know the truth.
Sorry to introduce some facts to the discussion.
Why did he come to the U.S. and spend his own money if the Canadian system is so wonderful?
Why did he come to the U.S. and spend his own money if the Canadian system is so wonderful?
Possibly because he was put on a long waiting list.
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