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Post by theforce on Nov 21, 2009 23:47:43 GMT -5
This healthcare plan is bad for America. I agree the system is broken but I don't think making government bigger and forcing people to get insured is the answer. The way things are going with this administration soon we will be the new U.S.S.R. (United States Socialist Republic).
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Post by ney on Nov 22, 2009 4:14:56 GMT -5
In the UK we have the same sort of healthcare system as they have in Canada. Also some healthcare stuff is cheaper in Scotland than in England.
Darren
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Post by Sawcut on Nov 22, 2009 7:47:53 GMT -5
Darren,
Can you tell us how you feel about your healthcare in England?
How is service for routine doctor visits,(colds, preventive shots, physical exams, etc)?
How about at hospitals (broken bones, tonsillectomy, cancer treatments, heart stints, etc.)?
Are there waiting times for service?
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Post by Sawcut on Nov 22, 2009 7:54:15 GMT -5
Ruby,
How is health care handled in Italy?
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Post by ney on Nov 22, 2009 16:59:42 GMT -5
I do feel the healthcare in Scotland could do with minor improvemts. I am part of the UK yes but to let you understand the healthcare in Scotland is a little different to that in England and we have 30% of your own laws. Also 20% of Scots think of Scotland as its own country. Like in Scotland we get free dentist check ups but in England they have to pay for that. If you have to get a filling then you pay like in England unless you on the dole or on low income. To see your local GP is usally a day or twos wait if it only a minor illness. Anyone over 60 gets the normal flu jag for free in both England and Scotland. To got medicane from the Doctor cost a little cheaper in Scotland than it is in England. Hospial waitting times are anything from 5 weeks to 4 months and its free to all for hospital check ups and ops. If you work you pay 3% of your wages every month towards healthcare. Everyone in the UK that works has to pays that. You can get privite healthcare but thats to dear. I badly hurt my arm 3 years ago and was seen in hospital for free. I also got an op on my jaw in August before I went to Canada and that was free but I had to wait just over 3 months before I got the op. The 3% payment of my monthly wages covers my healthcare. Anything else you want to know just ask.
Darren
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Post by Sawcut on Nov 22, 2009 18:29:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the insight.
And what does "on the dole" mean?
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Post by ney on Nov 23, 2009 12:35:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the insight. And what does "on the dole" mean? Dole is just another name for unmeployed. Darren
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Post by red on Nov 23, 2009 19:40:08 GMT -5
I fear that the government will tell us what they think we need and don't need.
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Post by MugRB on Nov 24, 2009 0:08:45 GMT -5
I like the heathcare I have with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. Which either that will have to run out (cancel) or go with COBRA. Don't know what the payment will be going with the government program.
So I am a Dole in Scottish term. Here in the USA, Dole is a brand name for bananas. ;D And other fruits too.
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Post by valuema on Nov 26, 2009 0:26:05 GMT -5
I'm with Blue Cross/Blue Shield too. What is this new Healthcare going to do with what I currently have? Will I be able to keep my current plan or take the govenment plan?
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