Comments on: My Health Care Story

By: Nat

Nat — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:02:50 +0000

I can't comment on the US, UK or Canadian health care systems. But as an Australian I can say this, I've never had to worry about recieving health care for an accident or illness. Our universal health care system may not be perfect, but it works and hasn't ruined us. Australia is recovering quicker from the GFC, our unemployment hasn't skyrocketted like other countries and house values haven't bottomed out. I am not an economics major, but seriously, this scare-mongering about the financial side-effects of a universal health care system just doesn't make sence. The US economy is pretty shocking right now with your current health care system, so where is the correlation??

By: everours

everours — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:22:03 +0000

wow! thanks for sharing this story. i can not imagine what you have gone through and what you must go through now. you are SERIOUSLY amazing! hang in there and my fingers are crossed and sending hug-filled thoughts your way!

hope we get to meet officially on monday!

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By: Rachael Eisner

Rachael Eisner — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:40:52 +0000

Shiver me timbers woman!

You are SO brave to put your story out there like this. Yes, you put your wedding for all of us strangers in the world to gawk and dream, and steal ideas from. But your health?! Very brave. And very necessary. Stories like these from strangers are what help closed minded individuals stop and think about the matters they are screaming about. Thank you for your story, and it gave me chills just thinking about what you have braved as an individual. I hope and wish for good care AND good health for you and your future children (if you choose to have kiddos). And kudos to your man for being there for you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:55:02 +0000

I feel sorry for anyone who actually believes that "Sicko" is a factual documentary.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:48:25 +0000

bridesonashoestring, very well said. I too am an economics major. As an RN, before I studied economics I thought Canada-style care was the way to go. Now I know better. DO NOT be fooled by lying politicians. http://www.freemarketcure.com
There are plenty of foundations with billions of dollars who could help with this problem, but they have other priorities. Much of their money goes to political causes rather than helping the poor. Sad how uninformed the public is.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:43:24 +0000

I too have a serious autoimmune disease, have been uninsured, but would not trade the US healthcare system for Canada's or Europes. You would be lucky to get the care you needed in a timely manner in those countries. The current healthcare proposals are not the answer. Have you asked yourself why Congressmen and Senators would not put themselves or their families under this "universal" plan? That fact alone should scare you. We cannot afford the current proposal, and make no mistake: this proposed plan means rationed care, much like that which is found in Canada and Europe. The Canadian Supreme Court ruled that Medicare prevents Canadian citizens from protecting their lives and health. British citizens are pulling their own teeth due to lack of access to dental care. Universal coverage does not guarantee access to care. Many areas in the US already have a shortage of doctors. Many Canadians cannot find a primary care doctor. Some wait years to be assigned through lottery. Massachussetts is going broke because of it's universal plan. Hawaii dropped their plan because of fraud, and Oregon denies cancer patients life-extending treatments because they are too expensive. Oregon is proof there will be death panels. Read some of the writings of Ezekiel Emmanuel, and others on Obama's healthcare review panel. Universal systems like those of Europe and Canada are economically unsustainable. Get the facts; don't just engage in magical thinking. Economic realities make these plans unsustainable. Lori, RN, Lupus patient

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:40:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I hope you sent a version of this to your congress-person. If not, please consider doing so. It is important for our representatives to know how we feel and what maters to us.

By: brideonashoestring

brideonashoestring — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:56:29 +0000

Healthcare is indeed a human rights concern. Unfortunately, it is a sticky problem. I understand your scare and your worries. I am manic depressive and without my pills even for a couple of days debilitates me. I have insurance via my school and for that I am grateful, but I am scared to think about what would happen when I graduate and am then jobless.

I am not against healthcare. I am against the loss of jobs that universal healthcare would create. The lack of research funding because there is no financial gain from an investment like that (sad and scary but true). I wonder how the government is going to draw the line on who gets healthcare. Is a 60 care ridden woman going to be allowed the same healthcare a leukemia stricken child has? My economics degree has taken me from classroom debates and washington dc and it does not seem like anyone has an answer. Though before condemning those who are against universal healthcare (they might be unfeeling bastards but they might not) or those for it, or the government, it is a sticky problem. Getting our hackles up and being spiteful isn't going to cure a whole lot.

By: brandy

brandy — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:29:00 +0000

As a Canadian I know how lucky I am to have universal health care. I live in the biggest city in Canada and although I have had to wait the few times I was in emerg(sprained ankle vs. major head injury, the more critical need takes priority obviously.) I have never had health care denied to me, never had to fight to get medication I need and never have had to wait long for tests that are ordered.

In the last year it was discovered that I have brain lesions. I've had a CT Scan, 2 MRI's, a provoked potentials test, visited a dizziness clinic and seen 3 specialists. All of which cost me nothing. Sure I pay taxes but the cost of one MRI alone would have made me take out a loan which I couldn't possibly repay.

I do have insurance with my job as well, it covers the extras, teeth, eyes, drugs, massage theraphy, nutritionist, orthodics, just to name a few things.

To all the people who are so against health care, please keep your private insurance you pay so dearly for and let the millions of people who cannot afford such luxuries benefit from a new health care plan.

People should have a right to medical care.