As an American I’m curious what it’s like if you need to go to the doctor and how much you pay from say a broken arm to general checkup. Also list what country please

  • alternategait@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    It also might take a day or two to get an appointment.

    This astounds me. I’ve heard over and over again that “the waiting lists” in univeral health care countries kill people. But when I have an active bladder infection and I call the GP group (because goodness knows I’ve rarely seen the same provider twice), the best they can do is to “squeeze me in” eight days later.

    • osanna@lemmy.vg
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      I mean, I can often get an appt same day. Sometimes within a couple of hours of when I’m booking it. AND it costs me nothing. Australia