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The private system is better for some things (especially wait times). In general the public system is extremely good if somewhat overloaded. RE abuse of the s
by danielheath 5y ago
The private system is better for some things (especially wait times).
In general the public system is extremely good if somewhat overloaded.
RE abuse of the system - many clinics charge a fee on top of the government subsidy, but you can always find one that doesn't. You still have to make an appointment, show up, wait in a room full of sick people, etc. It may not cost you money, but it's far less desirable than eating free food. In practice it doesn't seem to be an issue.
- boringg 5y agoIn the country I reside they don't charge a fee, the wait times are ridiculous. One person I know needed a angioplasty to decrease his high risk of a heart attack - they said to wait a year before he could get one and to not do any strenuous activity until then. Another person needed a hip replaced because they can't walk properly - they need to wait 3 months before their case gets put in front of tribunal who will then decide if they can get their hip replaced in a years time. In both cases they don't pay for the service - which is great - but also that kind of delay is slightly insane (at least to me). To your points - theres lots of people who think a free health care system is a cure all. It isn't - it is full of trade offs. Some are good, some aren't as good.