I'd sure like to know what alternatives Canadians were given in these surveys and how much MONEY played a role in keeping what they have..... Anyone can control the outcome of a survey just by how the questions are asked.
When over 40,000 Canadians come to the USA every year for Health Care and Surgical procedures, that say's something, And when Canada's premier of Newfoundland opts to leave his home Country to come to the USA for a Heart valve procedure, one he could of easily had done in his home Country
of Canada, that not only says something, it shouts out just how much Canada's Health System SUCKS when your life is on the line.
Canadian official has heart surgery -- in the U.S. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams (AP)
What to make of reports that Canadian official Danny Williams opted to have his heart surgery in the U.S. instead of in his homeland?
Williams, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, apparently needed surgery on a leaky heart valve, a problem discovered when doctors detected a heart murmur. According to news accounts, he chose to have the surgery done in Florida, where he could take advantage of a minimally invasive through-the-armpit procedure that promised to leave no scar on his chest and would allow for a speedier recovery than the traditional sternum-cracking open-heart approach.
Many have viewed his choice as an indictment of Canada's government-run health-care system and a sign that America's health-care system remains superior.
Others say they're puzzled by Williams's choice, noting that the procedure he underwent is available in Canada.
Allowing his words to speak as loudly as his actions, Williams, who is said to be recovering in Miami from his surgery (which according to this story took longer than expected), had explained his decision simply: "This was my heart, my choice and my health."
"I did not sign away my right to get the best possible health care for myself when I entered politics," Williams said.
That's not much of an endorsement for Canada's vaunted public health system. I hope that President Obama and Congress, on the eve of their health-care summit, are paying attention. And I hope that we in the U.S. won't end up trashing our excellent, though imperfect, health-care system in our rush to "reform" it. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/che...=news-col-blog
All this talk about how great your Health Care is up there, I'm just not buying it... What I am buying are the stories like the one above and the long waiting lists, some as long as 2 years.. And the shortage of Hospitals and medical facilities where many Canadians are forced to travel 100-500 miles to see a physician. You see, Americans want access to Health Care, they don't want access to a waiting list like you guys have... Both my 2 kids came down with a severe flu on Saturday, I called our Family physician first thing Monday morning and was able to get in, and it was less than a mile down the road... Same thing when my Daughter needed to see a child cardiologist... I would hate to think what it would be like here with a Canadian style system, where my children were forced to suffer while waiting for a number to come up, _UCK that!
And with the shortage of Doctors?... I sure don't remember seeing this in Michael Moore's movie "Sicko".. Kind of makes you wonder what else he left out.
Lack of pediatricians hurting Canadian children: Report
OTTAWA — A shortage of pediatricians is hurting Canadian children, especially those with chronic, long-term health problems, says a report released Tuesday.
While kids in Canada have adequate emergency services, those who require ongoing care are suffering due to a shortage of doctors and long waiting lists, said the report, conducted by the Canadian Paediatric Society and entitled “Are We Doing Enough?” MORE >>>
Now, can anyone take a guess as to WHY Doctors' are not being replaced?
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