[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Oof. I haven;t read that much about his party, but didn't know they were basically tories on speed when it comes to privatising the NHS Why so many are against the NHS I will never know, **** having a system where the poor just die unnecessarily as they don't have cash. Yes, there are problems, huge ones that need sorted out. But the idea of just..getting rid and having a private system seems scarily popular..though generally, among those who could easily afford insurance policies (who of course it would not affect. If they want better service they have the option now of paying for it, no need to take the other option for those who do not have that luxury away from them for ****s sake)

Medical costs is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the US. I would be amazed if this ever became a serious proposition in the UK, as people would really take to the streets if we tried making them pay. Regardless of political leanings, taking away the NHS would make a party unelectable for 50 years.

[Beso]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Medical costs is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the US. I would be amazed if this ever became a serious proposition in the UK, as people would really take to the streets if we tried making them pay. Regardless of political leanings, taking away the NHS would make a party unelectable for 50 years.

It can't be proven that medical costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy in the USA so that's just a baseless accusation.

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by parmnion

It can't be proven that medical costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy in the USA so that's just a baseless accusation.

It's not baseless. Baseless would be me saying that aeroplanes are the leading cause of all ferret deaths. Admittedly, the issue isn't as black or white as I previously understood it to be, so I appreciate you making me go back and have another look.

I like this new attention to detail Parmy, and I look forward to seeing it in other threads...

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by parmnion

It can't be proven that medical costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy in the USA so that's just a baseless accusation.

https://www.thebalance.com/medical-b...istics-4154729

It said 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies were because of medical bills. The researchers interviewed those who filed for bankruptcy between January and April 2007. It expanded medical causes to include:

Those who mortgaged a home to pay medical bills.
Those who had medical bills greater than $1,000.
People who lost at least two weeks of work due to illness.

Obviously up and down all the time but..seems accurate really. And makes sense, given the cost of being ill in the US

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

https://www.thebalance.com/medical-b...istics-4154729



Obviously up and down all the time but..seems accurate really. And makes sense, given the cost of being ill in the US

That's 2007 hun.