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Old 11-04-2019, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Craig Vernon View Post
I hope not. In my experiences at least the Canadian system sends thousands to the United States for care due to lack of equipment. Wait times for MRI or other routine issues here can take months if not years if the government decides it isn't urgent. They also pay three taxes on everything to pay for it. Boo!
I remember reading about Canada having one expensive diagnostic equipment, the only one in Canada, whereas most hospitals of size in the USA had them years before. Canada is a small country population wise 1/10th of the USA.