Healthcare Costs vs. Returns

[Reeve]

Lol I don't know why but I found that statement really funny. You sound like my brother. Interesting but kinda weird dude.

Doesn't everyone think about healthcare costs vs. returns while they're standing around in an elevator?

[Deleted]

There's plenty not to be proud of.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ys-doctor.html


http://www.spectator.co.uk/2014/09/t...ts-these-days/


http://www.spectator.co.uk/2015/01/t...eirion-thomas/

Didn't I say sure there's occasional horror stories, some I personally experienced

Of course the negative is reported whereas the positive is never. The NHS isn't perfect but it's better than no free healthcare. Besides if one doesn't want to go NHS they can go private

[Reeve]

Didn't I say sure there's occasional horror stories, some I personally experienced

Of course the negative is reported whereas the positive is never. The NHS isn't perfect but it's better than no free healthcare. Besides if one doesn't want to go NHS they can go private

Besides, none of those "horror stories" are any worse than what might occur in the US. My own mother had to wait 6 years for her ankle replacement surgery while the doctors argued with the insurance companies. The whole time she was in agonizing pain, could barely walk, gained a hundred pounds, etc.

[ellieg]

Doesn't everyone think about healthcare costs vs. returns while they're standing around in an elevator?

Lol that's why I like you. I think about what im going to eat, whether or not I should go on a run, or stupid stuff like that.

[Deleted]

Besides, none of those "horror stories" are any worse than what might occur in the US. My own mother had to wait 6 years for her ankle replacement surgery while the doctors argued with the insurance companies. The whole time she was in agonizing pain, could barely walk, gained a hundred pounds, etc.

Funnily enough us Brits are known for complaining and yeah, we even moan about the NHS HOWEVER I don't know anybody who would happily abolish the NHS. Besides it's difficult keeping the NHS great when politicians keep making cuts

[Reeve]

Funnily enough us Brits are known for complaining and yeah, we even moan about the NHS HOWEVER I don't know anybody who would happily abolish the NHS. Besides it's difficult keeping the NHS great when politicians keep making cuts

When I was in Scotland cruising around listening to BBC Radio 4, that was the one thing every political party agreed on. The NHS is awesome and we need to allocate funds to preserve its efficacy.

[Deleted]

When I was in Scotland cruising around listening to BBC Radio 4, that was the one thing every political party agreed on. The NHS is awesome and we need to allocate funds to preserve its efficacy.

In our defence though we've had the NHS since 1948 so I can understand somewhat Americas hesitation towards it, especially with its hyper capitalist culture. I do hope one day America gets awesome free healthcare unfortunately I am cynical towards that happening

[Pper]

Well
Last year alone the state paid about 800€ for my stuff

But I'm healthy and can and do work
they get about 300 to 500 in taxes from me each month, so I guess they make a plus

[Tulune]

-Customer cant be bothered to shop around: They'll spend 3 weeks shopping around to save 400 dollars on a car....but won't spend 5 seconds looking for the best price and quality on their healthcare dollar.

Tell me, how is one supposed to shop around during a medical emergency (urgent care is MUCH more expensive, btw)?

[Deleted]

Didn't I say sure there's occasional horror stories, some I personally experienced

Of course the negative is reported whereas the positive is never. The NHS isn't perfect but it's better than no free healthcare. Besides if one doesn't want to go NHS they can go private

Those are institutional problems not the odd screw up.
If the NHS has found some way to dodge treating you then you aren't getting healthcare anyway.
As for private it's expensive and protectionlism in medicine, in general, blocks the public from addressing their needs.

When I was in Scotland cruising around listening to BBC Radio 4, that was the one thing every political party agreed on. The NHS is awesome and we need to allocate funds to preserve its efficacy.

That's the same as kids wanting to preserve santa clause.