On Feb 2, 2008 9:36 PM, angela jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > My coworkers and I were tossing the issue around today at lunch and > wondering how the therapy world might change if the U.S. ever takes such a > leap. >
*[Michael] Hi Angie: Greetings from Canada. You have posed a most interesting question. I would be happy to discuss this further with you as I worked in the US for almost ten years and have seen the differences between the two systems first hand. Just for starters, there really is no 'best' system. It all depends on which side of the fence you are looking from. There are good points and bad points about both health care systems. * *My standard line as a health care consumer: If I was rich or had a great employee health care plan, I would prefer the American system. But if I was poor or did not have a great employee health care plan, then I would want to be in Canada. But in generality, I would say that the Canadian system is more humane. But as a health care provider, the situation is much more complex. The one thing that the US system does better is documentation in terms of accountability and justification for services provided. If you can pose a few questions, I will try to answer them accordingly. Thanks. * <><><><><><><><> Michael W. K. Chan Global Village. Somewhere out there. Third rock from the sun. <><><><><><><><><> -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
