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> universal healthcare That doesn't mean what you think it means. There are many things not covered or not covered practically that you would want to pay for p

> universal healthcare That doesn't mean what you think it means. There are many things not covered or not covered practically that you would want to pay for private healthcare. e.g. You can wait years for services, or you can pay a few thousand a month and get it sooner. This is critical for things that necessitate early intervention. Wait too long, and when the government does finally come around to being able to provide services, it's already too late, and because the patient is too old, they are no longer eligible for the services they should have received in the first place. I speak from personal experience.

allannienhuis 7y ago
I doubt your experience is the norm. The system isn't perfect - there's definitely gaps or things I think should be covered (eg dental), and I know everyone's experience is different, but as a counter example I've never felt the need or desire to pay for private healthcare either (aside from not-covered dental) on demand or with private insurance, and I don't know any of my family that do either. (BC resident) The system has been there when we've needed it, including access to preventative care like cancer screening programs.
- jasonlotito 7y ago
  > I doubt your experience is the norm For children with autism it is the norm. Sorry, but what they did to my children was shameful.
frandroid 7y ago
> You can wait years for services *in some rare cases
- jasonlotito 7y ago
  No, these aren't rare cases. If you have certain not-uncommon conditions, you can wait years for services. Please don't presume to put words in my mouth again.
  - refurb 7y ago
    Bennett was referred for surgery on her right hip in November of 2013 and said she’s been told she won’t get in until early in 2016. She said her joint has deteriorated so much she is unable to work or even function without strong narcotic painkillers. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/patients-lives-ruined-as-hip-surgery-waits-grow-1.2976196 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/patients-liv...

allannienhuis 7y ago

I doubt your experience is the norm. The system isn't perfect - there's definitely gaps or things I think should be covered (eg dental), and I know everyone's experience is different, but as a counter example I've never felt the need or desire to pay for private healthcare either (aside from not-covered dental) on demand or with private insurance, and I don't know any of my family that do either. (BC resident) The system has been there when we've needed it, including access to preventative care like cancer screening programs.

jasonlotito 7y ago
> I doubt your experience is the norm For children with autism it is the norm. Sorry, but what they did to my children was shameful.

frandroid 7y ago

> You can wait years for services *in some rare cases

jasonlotito 7y ago
No, these aren't rare cases. If you have certain not-uncommon conditions, you can wait years for services. Please don't presume to put words in my mouth again.
- refurb 7y ago
  Bennett was referred for surgery on her right hip in November of 2013 and said she’s been told she won’t get in until early in 2016. She said her joint has deteriorated so much she is unable to work or even function without strong narcotic painkillers. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/patients-lives-ruined-as-hip-surgery-waits-grow-1.2976196 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/patients-liv...