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My personal attitudes have slowly been changing about this. I didn't used to favor a public health option, but now I do.
Personally though, I think the public health option should work in stages by age like this:
When you're young (pre-18), you have very basic prescription and doctors coverage. With emergency access to hospitals, (or if you have a preexisting condition/something known, you always have that.
When you're an adult (18-30) you have the same coverage but better. Including more things, more coverage, focus on prevention and and treating conditions, but with expanded coverage.
When you're middle aged (30-59) you have the same coverage, but even better, with access to surgeries, specialists, etc.
When you're a senior (60 +) you have all the health care options.
Personally, I think a tiered system like this would allow for older citizens to get the treatment they want and need, while still allowing younger persons to get access to the few meds they need. With access to emergency treatments, and always having the ability to up your coverage if the need arises, it seems pretty logical.
One big thing though, the cost of prescription drugs is so absurd. Those prices need to go down somehow, and fast.
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