CNN Bad-Mouthing the Canadian System
From: Metodi
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007 2:25 AM
To: mmflint@aol.com
Subject: Roller Blading to Home through Surgery in Less Than 2 Days
Hi Michael,
I just saw your movie in Toronto (another Canadian), and wow... I haven't seen this many people cry in a theatre, ever. Very strong piece, just like the one before. I'm waiting for a next one.
I also saw a CNN clip bad-mouthing the Canadian health care system, specifically the wait times...
2 months ago I went rollerblading, had an accident and fractured both bones in my leg - around 6:30 PM (Saturday). I was admitted to emergency and examined immediately. After determining that time is not critical for my case (I wasn't in pain), I was put on hold so a specialist can see me - around 7:30-8:00 PM. In the mean while X-Rays and blood tests were done. Specialist (surgeon) saw me by 8 PM and scheduled a surgery for 1 PM the following day (Sunday). I spent 2 nights at the hospital (and had 3 meals there) free of charge (I guess I paid by paying taxes, but it sure felt free). By Monday at 8:00 AM I was released to go home.
Anyway, in less than 40 hours time I was diagnosed, examined 4 times, and had a 1.5 hours long surgical procedure done. So the turnaround time is not bad at all, and the initial wait time of 15 minutes wasn't too bad either. The only thing I paid for were the crutches, and that is because I wanted the "supped-up" model. They'd let me borrow the wooden ones free of charge.
After seeing your movie, I am very happy this didn't happen during my 1 week LA visit around Christmas time as I didn't think insurance is necessary for a 7 day visit. Next time I go, I'm buying the most expensive plan that's offered.
Best regards,
Metodi
Toronto, ON
