I read/hear anecdotes all the time from Americans who say they received all this good care in Canada when they were sick, and didn't have to pay for it, yada yada yada. So what is the real story--if you're American and get sick in Canada do they treat you or not?
I was an RN for years. Americans are treated in Emergency rooms but they pay for the vist. It’s something like $400.00 to go to an Emergency room and see a doctor and receive treatment. The medications in the Emergency are free as well as X-rays, scans etc. IF they are admitted to hospital it costs them a daily fee which will vary according to whether they are in a private room, semi-private or 4-bed ward. Still, the costs would not rival those in the United States. But still, you have a better system.
When I graduated in the late 60’s from Vancouver General Hospital, the care and the access were wonderful. The system is underfunded and now over loaded. There is also now a major shortage of doctors and nurses. A system like ours in a country the size of yours including all the illegals etc. will be more than a disaster. CO