tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718213120469459327.post701180529047589181..comments2024-01-03T21:34:56.587-05:00Comments on Choosing Simplicity, More than Survival!!: Ha ha ha ha!More than Survivalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718213120469459327.post-85348075263512993192010-03-30T09:15:20.337-04:002010-03-30T09:15:20.337-04:00(sorry, I noticed a grammatical error that I just ...<i>(sorry, I noticed a grammatical error that I just couldn't leave alone!)</i><br /><br />It's been really interesting watching this whole thing unfold south of us. And can I just say, from my standpoint, having grown up with public healthcare....<br /><br /><b>KEEP FIGHTING!!!!!</b><br /><br />There are some benefits, yes, but all those who accepted the cost of private health insurance and willingly paid their premiums each year will notice a definite change for the worse.<br /><br />You know what public healthcare means to me? Excessive wait times for specialist appointments, essential diagnostic services, and scheduled surgeries. You know, just the <i>little</i> things that can make the difference between life and death!<br /><br />There's a reason so many Canadians head south for stuff like MRI's and specialist consultations ~ because if they pay for it themselves and the transportation isn't a problem, they can get an appointment within days; if they stay here and wait for their scheduled appointment, they'll likely be waiting for 3 months.tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803890115567631062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718213120469459327.post-23220107914616639342010-03-30T09:05:06.645-04:002010-03-30T09:05:06.645-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803890115567631062noreply@blogger.com