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Old 04-28-2008, 10:12 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Socialized healthcare doesn't work. Just ask the Canadians.
*ahem* I got X-rays and an MRI for an injured knee, for free.

I don't have to pay for checkups.

My partner spent a week in the hospital for a cholecystectomy and treatment of pancreatitis, and it didn't cost her a cent.

No problems at our end.

It is my understanding that the horror story tales of long wait for treatments and surgeries is just that....stories.

Most nations that have adopted this have had moderate to good success with it as I understand.
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