On 14-8-2009 23:24, Neeum Zawan wrote:
> On 08/14/09 14:06, andrel wrote:
>> obligatory ted reference:
>> http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/allison_hunt_gets_a_new_hip.html
> 
>     From my perspective, that was a talk that gives a good argument 
> against the Canadian system. It's really crappy that she found a way to 
> push herself to the front of the line.
> 
I don't think so. The real problem is the line.

Would you find it better if she could have bought an earlier operation? 
Or if the lines were shorter because most people that needed a new hip 
would never get one (e.g. because the hip trouble would prevent them 
from getting a job that would make enough money to pay for the 
operation. If you are looking for an argument why health care should be 
insured and not paid up front by the patient, avoiding catch 22 
situations like this is a good one)?

I am working in a hospital in Amsterdam and even here that helps for 
certain procedures. In any country, in any system knowing the physician 
helps. So IMHO that in no way disqualifies the Canadian system.

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