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As an American living in the UK, I will point out that you're not wrong, but the NHS is still vastly better than what was available in the US. And that most of
by thraxil 4y ago
As an American living in the UK, I will point out that you're not wrong, but the NHS is still vastly better than what was available in the US. And that most of the problems with long waits, etc. are largely the result of deliberate defunding and meddling by conservatives.
- jhot 4y agoAmerican here, when we or our kids need to see a specialist we usually have to go to an urgent care clinic to get a referral because scheduling with our primary care can be 3-6 months out. Then it's about a 4-8 month wait to see the specialist and a whole bunch of unknowns on treatment and the cost. Some of my conservative friends have voiced that we need to radically change our healthcare but some still insist on their "freedoms".