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Originally Posted by Cyfr
I am thankfull that we have the NHS rather than the American system, however I still think the NHS could be in a lot better shape.
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I agree. I believe that health care, even though it should not be, is a political issue. In Canada, whenever any govt. provincial or federal proposes tinkering with our health system, Canadians speak out very forcefully and tell them to "F***ing A forget it." When politicians come asking for votes, they are told not to mess with medicare.
Last year I had complicate surgery to bypass a plugged aorta. One of the best vascular surgeons in Canada did the surgery. I had 3 days in intensive care, and two weeks on the ward. After I got home, a home care nurse changed dressings and took out the staples. I now take lipitor daily .... and the cost to me? A few cents extra tax on gas, cigs, booze ... like the important stuff. The NHS may be in a mess, but I think it is still much better than the American medicine for profit system.