>>LOL!
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>>I just read that a lot of Canadian's are coming down here to get medical care. They would rather pay then wait 6 weeks for tests, etc. I think our healthcare system is great for the employed/insured, but lacks a lot when it comes to the retired/elderly.
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>It all depends. Our health service is free too - NO restrictions - and NO waiting lists.

What exactly does 'NO waiting lists' mean? If I need a hip operation, am I operated on the day after I'm diagnosed, same as everybody else who needs one?