• mipadaitu@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      He thinks that’s a bad thing, because it means people who already have healthcare would have longer lines at the doctor and more wait for services.

      Except in reality universe healthcare = more preventative care = shorter lines for the ER and fewer critical cases cause people got taken care of earlier.

      Universal healthcare would mean less demand for emergency care.

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        1 month ago

        also (australia here), i don’t think i’ve ever waited more than a week to see my specific doctor, and i can usually find someone that day if it’s urgent?

        oh also i can call a number and get a doctor to come to my house in a few hours

        also it’s all free (other than taxes, but i guarantee my taxes are cheaper than insurance!… and you can pay more for more luxury care - which the government subsidises the same amount)

        … also also i still have private insurance for some “make life nicer” non-necessities