Quote Originally Posted by Keith from Canada
O.K., I guess I'll have to throw my hat in the ring on this one and note that an MRI in the US is not something that is available to the masses (yes, the poor can get one, they just can't afford one). In terms of the US Health Care System, I would simply point out that OECD studies indicate that, out of 23 industrialized nations, the US ranks 19th in life expectancy, 20th in infant mortality, and has the lowest health care satisfaction rates.

Your privatized system may have sufficient equipment but I'm afraid that in this case, profit takes the lead role over patient care. I for one am quite proud that my country puts people before profits when it comes to the most important social program a country could have.
Keith,

Oh yes they can!

Folks on welfare over here get the best healthcare available, bar none. I for one am ABSOLUTELY ENVIOUS of their benifits, FAR better than mine. Also, anyone can go to any emergency room, they have to take you. If you need an MRI you will get one.

As usual, don't believe the hype.

The big problem here is that the poor folks will not go in for preventitive care, regular checkups, etc.

In merry ole England me merry ole Gran had to wait a year for an appointment for cataracts, and another year for the surgery. Of course she didn't have to pay for it directly.

If you look back through my old posts you will find that I have said stuff like, "That's fine, I'm not slamming anyone, it works for them...." relating to other countries. I have specifically mentioned Canada as a great place that I've always enjoyed. I'm not apologising, just pointing out that I'm not telling you guys what to do, or what's best for you. Your system works for you. Our system works for us. I get (have got, have gotten? ) upset when told by some we (the US) are the last word in evil. I suspect you would too.

Pete