Poll - BTS v Bryn Mawr regarding health care - non-US posters only

[Galbally]

I am confused: Galbally

What about the Swedes they probably have a brilliant one, specially the nurses.



(now don't get shirty anyone, I know that thats gender stereotyping, but you know what I mean)

[Pheasy]

Originally Posted by Galbally

I am confused: Galbally

What about the Swedes they probably have a brilliant one, specially the nurses.



(now don't get shirty anyone, I know that thats gender stereotyping, but you know what I mean)

Just the female ones, or do they have hot male nurses too

[Galbally]

Originally Posted by ThePheasant

Just the female ones, or do they have hot male nurses too

I dunno, do you like blonde guys?

[Bryn Mawr]

Originally Posted by ThePheasant

Not sure which of the two threads to post this - so its going in here.

Having lived in both the UK and USA. And having experienced NHS, and US and UK private health care. I have found both to be good in some ways and seriously lacking in others. For example, the long waiting lists to see a specialist under the NHS system (have not been under NHS for 4 years so apologise if this is not the case anymore) do not exist in USA - well not so long anyway. However, the GP's in the UK seem to be far more qualified to diagnose and treat. GP's in UK can and will carry out minor ops in their surgery too. The US system allows people to be seen a lot quicker, which, for possible life threatening illnesses, could be saving more lifes than patients in the UK. However, the doctors/specialists in USA seem to be out to make as much money as they possibly can, and will dish out medication far too easily IMO. And over here I have to see a different doctor for each different body part Makes the US GP's more like one big referral house.

Like I already said, both have good and bad points - I certainly wouldn't say either was the best. I would admit I do not know much about other countries, so really I should say, both need improvement.

Maybe I'm just lucky then, when I've needed to see my GP I've walked down to the surgery and been seen within that session.

Whenever I've needed anything more than the GP can provide the wait has been commensurate with the severity of the problem - from nine months to have a sub-cutaneous cyst removed (cosmetic) to less than four hours from diagnosis to operation for peritonitis (GP came round to the house at 18:00 and I was operated on that evening - not sure of the exact time as I was not feeling very well).

[Pheasy]

Originally Posted by Galbally

I dunno, do you like blonde guys?

They can't all be blonde..

[Galbally]

Originally Posted by ThePheasant

They can't all be blonde..

No thats true, someone has to know how to switch on the machines. Boom Boom!

[Galbally]

Originally Posted by Bryn Mawr

Maybe I'm just lucky then, when I've needed to see my GP I've walked down to the surgery and been seen within that session.

Whenever I've needed anything more than the GP can provide the wait has been commensurate with the severity of the problem - from nine months to have a sub-cutaneous cyst removed (cosmetic) to less than four hours from diagnosis to operation for peritonitis (GP came round to the house at 18:00 and I was operated on that evening - not sure of the exact time as I was not feeling very well).

I can tell you this, no matter how bad you think the NHS is, our system is worse, seriously they should have a sign in Dublin Airport:

WELCOME TO IRELAND. DON'T GET SICK!

[Pheasy]

Originally Posted by Galbally

No thats true, someone has to know how to switch on the machines. Boom Boom!

oiy!

[Pheasy]

Originally Posted by Galbally

I can tell you this, no matter how bad you think the NHS is, our system is worse, seriously they should have a sign in Dublin Airport:

WELCOME TO IRELAND. DON'T GET SICK!

Why whats bad about Irish health care? Is it like NHS or is it all private?

[Chookie]

To get back on topic for a moment (OK, that's unusual from me, but what the hell, I'm feeling generous).

There can't be a real comparison between a universal healthcare system and the profit-based American system.

However, as someone who has been a victim of both systems, I much prefer the "socialised" medicine option. I was luck in that the only healthcare I've needed when in the US was the replacement of a filling. I was unlucky, in that I was asked for insurance before they provide would treatment, indeed, they asked for my insurance information before they asked why I was seeking treatment.

Here's a post I just offered on this subject elsewhere:-

Unfortunately, for that to happen your taxation system will need radical reform and there will have be a sea-change in American attitudes to healthcare.

I, and most others who live in countries with universal health care, expect my government to provide a high level of health care in return for our taxes. This provision does not bar us from having private health insurance, or from taking part in occupational healthcare schemes.

Your healthcare industry however, is predicated entirely on corporate money-making. This, in my opinion is inimical to the provision of healthcare.

Having said that, healthcare in the US is first-class - if you can afford it.