Miss Z i think our system probably is similar to your's not 100 per cent sure, private hospitals are only for those with medical insurance like myself,you can opt to take it out or not, we struggle to pay our premiums but we think it is well worth it, public is for everyone rich or poor, but you have long waiting lists,so if it is a serious medical condition it is far better to have private medical insurance.

Yes i think every country is dealing with these issues and the health system needs an overhaul worldwide.