Posted by IsoM on December 20, 2002, at 1:32:39
In reply to Re: Does Canada get all the meds America does?, posted by Jaynee on December 19, 2002, at 20:44:06
Jaynee, I'm glad you found a site to give SoS. I was going to try to find one.
I've found that many Canadians feel either one way or the other about health care in Canada. I'm one that feels different than you do, but still respect & understand your view. I'm not going to get into a disagreement about Canadian medicare vs American, but I find that medical services is great in Canada *if* you live in larger centres or close by. If you live out in the sticks, away from larger cities, it's not so great.
But for any American readers, each province is responsible for its own system, so policies do vary across the country. I don't know if it's similar in the States. What I have heard from some American friends is the cost of services in the States. One friend was still paying for her 2nd baby's delivery when she had her 3rd (& they weren't close together either).
Care for more unusual or rare diseases does suffer somewhat in Canada but the availability & the low or no-cost to all people more than makes up for any weaknesses. Unfortunately, even Canada's system is rapidly changing & in 10 years or so may end up like the States.
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