> with most the rest of western Europe dead last along with Canada and Australia. Just for completeness: I presume that is referring to government owned hospit

> with most the rest of western Europe dead last along with Canada and Australia. Just for completeness: I presume that is referring to government owned hospitals in Australia, which are free. There are also privately owned hospitals. I've not had to wait at a private hospital. Private hospitals are expensive, but I suspect not as expensive as USA hospitals. The price is held in check by the alternative of "wait a little longer, and it's free".