In 2004, the CBC polled Canadians on who they thought had the most profound impact on the country's history. Tommy Douglas was crowned "Greatest Canadian," ahead of Canadian cultural icons and Prime Ministers. But what did Douglas do to deserve this title?
half my medical visits now are with private clinic because the public system has been so thoroughly gutted…
“hey i wonder if this weird spot is cancer…”
3 month wait to maybe see a public dermatologist… or pay to see a private clinic next week…
I’m 100% in support of public healthcare, but i’m not going to gamble with my health…
Unfortunately, this is what the politicians are banking on… people who have enough money using the shitty private option and then saying, “look how popular private clinics are!”
Barely…
half my medical visits now are with private clinic because the public system has been so thoroughly gutted…
“hey i wonder if this weird spot is cancer…”
3 month wait to maybe see a public dermatologist… or pay to see a private clinic next week…
I’m 100% in support of public healthcare, but i’m not going to gamble with my health…
Unfortunately, this is what the politicians are banking on… people who have enough money using the shitty private option and then saying, “look how popular private clinics are!”
Public MRIs are sitting idle while private MRIs are getting built.