Posted by maxime on June 6, 2003, at 12:51:57
In reply to Never, ever had a problem,... » maxime, posted by jay on June 6, 2003, at 12:43:53
When I lived in Alberta it wasn't a problem. But when Quebec made it a rule that you have to see someone in your municipality, it becomes ridiculous.
About a year ago I waited a year to see a doc in Montreal. I ended seeing one who could hardly speak English and who told me that my problems were caused because I didn't have a boyfriend and was not getting any sex - I am not joking! I never went to see him again and then I moved to the U.S. for several months for work.
BTW, I still have bills from the U.S. that I have to pay and I had insurance through my job. It was awful. A trip the the ER for meningitis cost me $5000!
Max
> But I live in Ontario..so I dunno. Sometimes there is a wait if you want to see a particular person, but you get to pick from the 100's of pdocs depending on your area. My last one saw me the same day I was referred. The level of care here is just as good as any in the world, and yes you do get your bad experiences too, like anywhere. But some of the top research also comes from Canada. I am just happy I don't have to worry about getting a 10,000 dollar bill for a month, or a hospital stay, or whatever, of 'services'. I've been around the world, and have not found a better health care system period.
> I just give 'em my health card, and bingo, presto, I get excellent service.
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> Jay
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