[NeedKarma]

I'm glad it went well.

My uncle got the same surgery done in a couple of weeks.

It was for the scope not the surgery. If it was for the surgery it would have been sooner.

I think the differences may lie in the fact that your government does indeed screw up what it gets its mitts on versus our experience. Personally I feel it's because the corporations control your govs decisions for the profit instead of the role of servicing the people. You don't get a lot of Canadians here whining about their government.

[inthebox]

That is the most uninformed answer I have ever read. Remember that I live in a universal health care environment so I'm in a better place to tell you how wrong you are. Everyone gets care, we have doctors and nurses like you do, we have top class research facilities, the large majority of us will never ever require the services of a lawyer related to mediacl insurance matters.

Health care in Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In June 2005, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General) that Quebec's prohibition against private health insurance for medically necessary services laws violated the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, potentially opening the door too much more private sector participation in the health system. Justices Beverley McLachlin, Jack Major, Michel Bastarache and Marie Deschamps found for the majority. "Access to a waiting list is not access to health care," wrote Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin.

Apparently the government's "universal healthcare" was not enough. Private healthcare
Fills the vacuum created by government universal healthcare. ;):rolleyes:






G&P

[inthebox]

Speaking of violating contracts, look what President Obama tried to do to veterans : :mad::confused::eek:

[Tom's link ]

Obama Drops Veterans Health Care Proposal after Intense Criticism - KNDU-TV- msnbc.com





G&P

[ETWolverine]

It was for the scope not the surgery. If it was for the surgery it would have been sooner.

I think the differences may lie in the fact that your government does indeed screw up what it gets its mitts on versus our experience. personally I feel it's because the corporations control your govs decisions for the profit instead of the role of servicing the people. You don't get a lot of Canadians here whining about their government.

It took three weeks to get a friggin test that any diagnostic radiologist or half decent orthopedist can do in 15 or 20 minutes? Heck, we can get the appointment for the scope on the same day we ask for it if we need it.

You waited three weeks for a test that we would have had done in 3 hours.

And you call that satisfactory medical care?

Puhleze.

Elliot

[NeedKarma]

It took three weeks to get a friggin test that any diagnostic radiologist or half decent orthopedist can do in 15 or 20 minutes? Heck, we can get the appointment for the scope on the same day we ask for it if we need it.

The scope was done by the colorectal surgeon herself. They take out polyps when they find them then schedule your next appointment for preventative scope/polyp removal.

[ETWolverine]

I had an endoscopy three weeks ago.

I saw my GP on Sunday, made the appointment with my GI on Monday for Wednesday (two days later) for the initial visit. One week later we did the endoscopy... and I had the option of doing it sooner, but that was the day that best fit my schedule.

You waited three weeks.:confused:

The fact that you consider that normal is what bothers me most.

And you want to change our system to resemble yours? :eek:

Elliot

[Skell]

Apparently the government's "universal healthcare" was not enough. Private healthcare fills the vacuum created by government universal healthcare. ;):rolleyes:


G&P

Yes, a two tier system. They work!

[ETWolverine]

Yes, a two tier system. They work!!

I wouldn't have a problem with a 2-tier system (or at least not as much of one). But that is NOT what is being proposed by Obama & company. They want a single-payer government system with no other options.

Israel has a very nice 2 tier system. The government-sponsored Kupat Cholim system sucks, so everyone gets private-pay healthcare for anything but the most basic services. That's fine with me. Just as long as there are choices.

Elliot

[NeedKarma]

Elliot,
Yep, I'm OK with that. I can wait 3 weeks for preventative medicine. If you're happy with your system then I'm happy with mine.

Cheers,

NK.

[inthebox]

Yes, a two tier system. They work!!

I agree, a taxpayor funded universal healthcare for things that are cost effective, preventative for the population as a whole. Things like vaccinations, mammograms, screening colonoscopies, blood pressure medication.

And private insurance for the rest.

The thing is Americans are spoiled and expect instant service, 100% good outcomes, no discomfort, and no out of pocket costs.
That is not happening in any system at any cost.





G&P

[excon]

I had an endoscopy three weeks ago.

Hello El:

Had your endo recovered yet?

Ex