"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:55:37 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
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As to what they have in Canada, most Canadians find it quite acceptable.
So,
you're fabricating like crazy.

No fabrication. Canadians we have met do not like the system at all.
Care is being rationed. There are long waits for treatment with
conditions not considered "life threatening". They are not allowed to
go outside the system. Many go to the US for treatment if they can
afford it. Good doctors are leaving to practice elsewhere.

Is that your idea of health care nirvana?


Say what?
Yes. if you need a knee, or hip replacement, you'll wait longer than you
like. The beauty is...nothing stops those people from going elsewhere (such
as USA) if they can afford it.
In most cases it depends on what province you live in.
As far as doctors go... they can make more money south of the border... but
with that comes drastic insurance rates. My next door neighbour was a
family physician and he researched it all out...... decided to stay.
I lost our family doctor to that southern movement quite a few years ago.
his brother took over the practice... within walking distance of my home.
the older brother is now back working out oh his younger brothers office.
Go figure!
On the other side of me is a well known local cancer specialist. I'm sure
she could go anywhere, and command a handsome fee, but she stays right here.
Some say 'quality of life' is an important part of the equation. Money
isn't everything.