It's private healthcare so of course you get fast and efficient service. Pay for what you want, when you want.
Same as going to the dentist - if you want an appointment you can book and be there in a few days, or even sooner if it's an emergency.
Our socialized medicine? Book an appointment and get seen sometime next week maybe for your family doctor, then sometime in the next 3 months - 2 years to see a specialist. Isn't it so much better!
My favourite experience was when I sprained my ankle badly and had to get an ultrasound. They made me book 2 seperate appointments to scan first my ankle, and then on my foot about 3cm lower than the ankle. Why? Because OHIP only pays them once for one appointment, so they wanted to get paid twice because technically the foot is a different body part. So I was to come back for another scan when I can barely walk.
Yes. I spent less on vet bills for my dog in its lifetime (thousands of dollars) than taxes for healthcare for me. And the vets were always able to accommodate my dog within a few days. I haven't used any healthcare but my family members all had months long waits even for their minor procedures like scans.
It's private healthcare so of course you get fast and efficient service. Pay for what you want, when you want.
Same as going to the dentist - if you want an appointment you can book and be there in a few days, or even sooner if it's an emergency.
Our socialized medicine? Book an appointment and get seen sometime next week maybe for your family doctor, then sometime in the next 3 months - 2 years to see a specialist. Isn't it so much better!
My favourite experience was when I sprained my ankle badly and had to get an ultrasound. They made me book 2 seperate appointments to scan first my ankle, and then on my foot about 3cm lower than the ankle. Why? Because OHIP only pays them once for one appointment, so they wanted to get paid twice because technically the foot is a different body part. So I was to come back for another scan when I can barely walk.
Yes. I spent less on vet bills for my dog in its lifetime (thousands of dollars) than taxes for healthcare for me. And the vets were always able to accommodate my dog within a few days. I haven't used any healthcare but my family members all had months long waits even for their minor procedures like scans.