On 2/3/08, Elayne Haley-Ververis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> thank you Aine, Peter, Michael and David! *[Michael]* *You are very welcome. I am so glad that there were so many other responses from others. This is indeed a complex issue and you will get many different perspectives. Also, the experience will differ in different part of the country and from urban to rural areas.* ** *As Aine Suttle's experience high-lighted, in Canada you are indeed well cared for when you really need it - regardless of your ability to pay. Also, you are not likely to be bankrupt from a catastrophic injury or illness. But you may need to wait for other non-emergency or elective procedures. No pot is ever bottomless and we have to accept limitations for the common good. The Canadian system has been more astutely described as a health care safety net as opposed to a health care hammock.* ** *My personal experience has been similar to Aine's. Please feel free to pose specific questions.* <><><><><><><><> 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]
