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Originally Posted by cykoe6
The article speaks for itself about the effectiveness and humanity of the NHS and socialized medicine in general. This is what Americans have to look forward too.  |
lol, that's one hospital that was a disgrace, that's why it made the news. the VAST majority of nhs hospitals are excellent. and please don't use the term humanity when you don't agree with socialized medicine.
"The U.S. health system spends a higher portion of its gross domestic product 16% than any other country but ranks 37 out of 191 countries according to its performance, the report finds. The United Kingdom, which spends just six percent of GDP on health services, ranks 18th"
Expenditure per capita US $7290 UK $2992
infant mortality US 6.7/100k UK 4.8/100K
Life expectancy US 78.1 UK 79.1
Please explain how private healthcare is better. Socialised medicine although it can have its faults is something for a country to be proud of.