Quote Originally Posted by emily_the_spoiled
As someone who has worked in health policy (as a health care professional, policy maker, and researcher) in both Canada and the US, the end result of the systems are not that much different. The big difference is how they get to the end result. For what ever reason (either long wait lists, no insurance, etc) there is always a segment of the population that will delay their care. The major difference between Canada and the US, is that in Canada you will EVENTUALLY get the care. Unfortunately in the US you will receive the care when you get appropriate insurance, enough cash, or by the time it is too late (as in the case of this little boy).
Exactly...I couldn't agree more !!!!
Wombat