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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

In Canada we have universal healthcare AND we currently have a conservative government. They have no plans on abolishing our healthcare system. Your ideas are old and antiquated.

Actually that would be an interesting experiment.

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Actually it seems UHC is "old"

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http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/09/in...nd-canada.html


The system, providing Canadians with free doctor's services that are paid for by taxes, has generally been supported by the public, and is broadly identified with the Canadian national character.

But in recent years, patients have been forced to WAIT LONGER for diagnostic tests and elective surgery, while the wealthy and well connected either SEEK CARE IN THE UNITED STATES or use influence to jump ahead on waiting lists...


"The evidence in this case shows that DELAYS in the public health care system are widespread and that in some serious cases, patients DIE as a result of WAITING LISTS for public health care," the Supreme Court ruled. "In sum, the prohibition on obtaining private health insurance is not constitutional where the public system FAILS to deliver reasonable services."

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I know of several Canadian doctors that have left to come to work in the US.