matthew330

I think to start this off you need to call this nationalized health care. The way you posed the question, free makes it sound like you get what you want, when you want, for slightly higher taxes - are you okay with those taxes?

A friend of an acquaintance of mine (ie - not completely personal) relayed this story to me: This canadian walks into receive some "free" health care with very significant neurological symptoms, and a brain tumor on CT. His primary care physician tells him he "could" schedule a biopsy but he's certain its malignant and inoperable, but if he wants a biopsy the physician that would do it is tied up and it's gonna be awhile. And then they can see where they go....

I'll admit I don't know all the details but when I was told the story, the doctors behavior was ridiculous and I couldn't help but think.....there's another dude that's coming here for his health care. Point being: don't take it at face value that Canada's health system it not only as good...but free too. Most of the posters here are younger and probably don't have to deal with significant health issues, but I'd like to hear some real life stories about Canadian Health care other than ..... "IT'S FREE!!!"

BTW - a biopsy is how you get a diagnosis for those who don't know. Not by looking at a CT scan. This doc was essentially telling this guy "Your done", without having a diagnosis of any kind, by looking at a picture.