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Originally Posted by Azure
I wouldn't have a problem with chronically ill people being completely exempt from user fees.
Hell user fees might not even be the best option, but there has to be something in place to stop the obvious abuse of the system.
Hate to sound racist, but where I grew up, there was a huge problem with Natives constantly going to the hospital for every single problem you can imagine. None of them pay taxes, nor do most of them even attempt to get a job. If you go across Canada you will find lots of people like that, and while some do have a need for healthcare, many still abuse the system. And because of it, my wait time on an appointment I booked a month in advance is increased, which increases the wait time for the next person, and on and on until the last person has to wait hours for a simple check up.
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don't get me wrong, i think user fees need to be in the discussion. my question would be, do they make a difference and do they result in a net saving. i would be curious to see literature on this point.