Guest guest Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Hi : I think we are more pro-active in terms of administrating abx with suspected infection. As to everyone being covered in Canada, everyone is covered in the U.S. for emergency (ED) treatment and hospitalization, if the condition warrants, and as an RN, I don't see any change in the care of people who have no insurance. The problem here is that once discharged, uninsured patients have no follow-up care, and they eventually get the bill for their hospital treatment, which they usually elect to NOT pay. I moved to Florida from Canada and feel that the Canadian system used to be excellent until they did away with co-pays. Fortunately, I have insurance here, including drugs, but even so, out-of-pocket costs can be high. Carol wrote: Oh yeah, routine use of antibiotics in acute asthma is not indicated in the Canadian concensus guide for asthma management unless there is evidence of an infection (ie on xray, blood work or if the pt has a fever). It really is an issue of cost effectiveness of treatment. Sure it seems like Canadians practice third world medicine but keep in mind this is socialized medicine. Everyone is covered, frequently meds too. In my case, my drug insurance coverage costs me 200$ a year and I get my 40,000$ of meds a year no questions asked, just send us the bill. So there are pros and cons to both systems I think. Your views? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Hi everyone! Carol it is interesting to hear from an ex-Canuck who has worked in both systems. Where did u live in Canada? When did they have co-pays here? Likely before my time! __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos..ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I moved down from Canada in 1988, lived in Windsor, Hamilton, Newmarket, Toronto at various times, but last in Dundas and worked in Hamilton. I can't recall when they did away with copays for doctor visits, but I recall having to kick in $7 each time. My best guess is in the mid- to late 1970s. The system started going downhill after that. Carol wrote: Carol it is interesting to hear from an ex-Canuck who has worked in both systems. Where did u live in Canada? When did they have co-pays here? Likely before my time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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