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Originally Posted by PennyLane (not Flame)
I am really sorry for your knee, but after i watched Sicko I was happy to live in Canada. Yes we have long wait at the ER, but i guess its our price to pay... And trust me, I am not rich and I prefer to wait 8h than be bankruped or something like that...
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In the USA, they will treat you with the basic care to keep you alive if you are wheeled into Emergency, and then they will send you the Bill. If you cannot pay the hospital and it's collectors will destroy your credit/rep. for the next 7-10 years. This may keep you from landing a job or finding a decent place to live. Basically your life is ruined for some years if you cannot pay.
Now, pass the apple pie.