Well, in Sweden we do not have those limits. If you need a new hip, heart, liver or whatever you can get it, no matter if you're 17 or 70. If you cannot get a transplant in the US because you are too old, I can understand socialized healthcare getting a bad rep, but understand (Not directed directly to you) that this isn't the case all over the world.
Also, this is not what Ustwo was talking about. He brought up the fact that "risky" procedures that are not allowed in the US are allowed in Sweden, and according to him this was a bad thing! Something being allowed is NOT the same thing as it being the default treatment, it is however a choice the patient has. Try the old tested treatment, or the newer, potetially risky but also potentially more effective one.
Now, what allowing these "risky" treatments has to do with having a socialized healthcare system is beyond me, but maybe someone else could explain?
I also think it is ridiculous that people bitch at people that can afford private doctors. If you can afford it and want it, you should be able to, but I also think it is a right that if you cannot afford it, you should still be able to recieve good healthcare.
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