Originally Posted by halfpint

Our economic situation is just as bad as the US and yes way back people had to wait but but it wasent for urgent procedures. Our system is not 100% but it works and we also have the option of going private if we wish. I had to be rushed to hospital for an appendix when I was in my late 20s.
I was in and out very quickly and I couldent have asked for a better service. I would rather have this kind of system we have so that I know that its not gonna make me bankrupt if I get sick. I can get treated when ever I need to without any questions or hassle. When my dad had cancer I also could not have asked for a better treatment which they gave him before he died