why do some people think it is their god-given right to see a doctor whenever they have a runny nose?

Question

i live in canada, and, to make a long story short, i HATE universal healthcare. it's ridiculous. seriously ill peope have to wait months and months for surgery, MRIs, etc. And people arriving in ERs wth deep cuts, heart attacks, and other critical ailments are being forced to wait hours for treatment, even if they can afford better care, because there are very few private hospitals.

i think one of the main factors is because there are too many low income people who dont pay enough taxes and then think its their god given right to see a doctor for every little scrape, and wasting the funding on their lazy selves, and wasting the time of health care professionals.

what do you think?

Answer 1

Welcome to your govts solution to the health care system. I think that in your country it is a "God" or at least a "Governmental" given right. In America we have a triage system to make sure that the runny noses see a nurse practitioner in a Fast Track clinic and the Emergencies are seen in the Emergency Room. Of course there is no perfect health care system and America's doesn't work well all the time. I would hate to know that I pay the taxes you do in your country and still have to wait in line to have my gallbladder removed in an emergency situation. No offense intended but your country's healthcare system is a great example of why socialized medicine does not work. Give us another 15 years and enough Democrat in office and we will be right behind you.

Answer 2

We've got a system where the receptionist at the surgery would ask your symptoms and give advice.We have a practice nurse for minor problems,but the best thing we got was a booklet categorising illness'etc,which told you the procedure to take /who to call/where to go for which catergory you fell in.
EG.colds,cuts,minor scalds./virus,open wound,rash./fractures,head injuries,burns.
This way does simplify everything,but you would still be surprised by the people that think a cold needs hospital attention.