The Cellar  

Go Back   The Cellar > Main > Politics

Politics Where we learn not to think less of others who don't share our views

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 02-26-2008, 04:54 PM   #11
Aliantha
trying hard to be a better person
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 16,493
Do you have a PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme)? That's where a lot of 'neccessary' medications such as insulin and inhalers etc are government subsidised? This is a great thing for poorer people and also pensioners.

I think the basic structure of our health system is very similar to that in the UK, but as I mentioned the skill shortage is the big killer atm. Facilities need some upgrading in regional areas also.

I think health care is an ongoing issue for most countries. No system is perfect but I can say with every confidence that i'm glad we don't have the US system here. I know my kids and I would have suffered greatly during my time as a single parent if we did have.
__________________
Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber
Aliantha is offline   Reply With Quote
 


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:47 AM.


Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.