Quote:
Originally Posted by Paradox
Free health care is real nice too!!! But haggling the price is apart of the game and car buying experience.
|
OT: Free health care is a huge misconception about Canada. HUGE.
When I get sick and go to the Doctor, I wait for hours in the waiting room, longer if I need to go to the ER. When the Doctor finally has a chance to see me he writes me a prescription, which I have to pay for out of my own pocket or get medical insurance to cover.
Many things aren't free, including eye exams, dental exams, physiotherapy, some operations. So essentially, the only thing 'free' is seeing the Doctor. Who then gives me stuff to cause me to spend money.
Oh and the cost for seeing this 'free' Doctor is 10% more in income tax than most Americans pay.