This is a repeat of topic in "Managed Care" section: I'd like to hear how nurses feel about our system of health care delivery in the U.S. And from nurses who live elsewhere, how do you feel about the access to health care in your country (and what do you think about the system in U.S.?)?
To me, it is abhorent that people who live in one of the prosperous countries go without needed health care because of financial restraints; that people who have worked hard and saved some money in their lives can be wiped out financially by an illness; that the "working poor" wait until their condition is dire before obtaining care; and that we tolerate a market-driven health system.
I believe that the FOR PROFIT must be taken out of health care. The U.S. has the most expensive system in the world (about 25% of dollars are spent on administrtion of insurance plans), and we have some of the poorest outcomes. WHY?
According to surveys, people who live in Canada and England are largely satisfied with their health care systems, they go to get care when they need it, they pay no money and fill out no forms; and their overall outcomes are better.
I'd like to hear how other people feel about this. Thanks!!!
