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Old 02-26-2008, 05:15 PM   #14
DanaC
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Our biggest shortage in healthcare terms is in dentists. We don;t have much of a shortage of doctors, although there is currently a problem with newly trained doctors finding work.

There are major problems in our healthcare system, I won't lie. But for most people, most of the time it works pretty well. If you need an operation and it's not a lifesaving operation you may have to wait. But that wait is unlikely to be more than a couple of months, In some cases it is longer but they are increasingly rare. Personally, I'd rather take the wait and feel safe in the knowledge that my needs will be met without me having to sell what i own. I am one of those people who wouldn't qualify for medicaid in the states (I am not at the porrest level) but wouldn't be able to afford medical insurance. I'll take a chance on a three month wait should I need an operation. And whilst i am waiting I'll continue to be provided with the cortisones, anti-histimines, salbutamol inhalers and contraceptive pills that I need. One prescription every month and it costs me about £90 a year for prescription charges (would be free if I was unemployed). Oh and bi-monthly checkups free of charge.
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