Libby it doesn’t work that way here SO FAR. Our name does not have to come up on a list for an ambulance. In fact, the nearest ambulance station to me is 2 to 3 minutes away. A lot of things that are said are true but a lot are not. Britian is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay worse than Canada so far. I can’t say that it’s improving however. More healthcare cuts were announced recently. Absolutely ludicrous since they need to pour resources and health care workers into the system not stop them. I pray your country will not go this way, but it looks like they will. The problem as I see it, is that your healthcare is SO expensive that anyone without healthcare is relegated to Britian’s type, the public option and/or those who do have insurance, are finished once their insurance compancy decides they have paid enough. I don’t know of anyone here losing their entire life savings and house and everything they own to pay an outstanding debt to a hospital. For profit in some areas, is not always good but neither is the government run one. There needs to be a two tiered system. Those who can pay for tests should pay. Those who absolutely cannot, should get the test. Otherwise, your killing people for lack of MONEY. The entire thing, either side, is wrong headed. CO
Well, insurance companies have been practicing medicine and signing death warrants at least since the inception of HMO’s. In my opinion, it is just wrong. I can recall when doctor visits, lab tests and prescriptions weren’t that difficult to pay out of pocket and I never heard of anyone not being treated for lack of money. Costs are out of control, insurance companies are out of control and government is out of control. I don’t know what the answer is, but I’m absolutely certain that it isn’t to put it in the hands of government.