Originally Posted by Jras0001

It is true that here in the states medical care is high, but with that we also get more choices than we would if we had a national health care plan. Here, if you can aford it and you arent happy with your doctor or the treatment, then you simply go to another or go to a specialist. There is no one to tell you "sorry, we wont cover that treatement because its too risky or it costs way too much with a low survival rate." You can choose whatever doctor or treatment you want and that you or your insurance is willing to or able to pay for. My sister-in-law lives north of london now and has experienced both systems and has said that she prefers how it is here. You just have more freedom within this system. Unfortunately, there are those who dont have or cant afford insurance and thier medical bills are high. Sadly, that is a side effect of a system like the U.S. has.

Thanks for the answers about the Bennet fund raising...I was just curious.