My experiences
*Princes are converted to US dollars.
Canada
I was in a small town. No waiting list to see a GP. But, you have to wait very long to get an MRI. You have to wait about 1-2 weeks for X-rays or blood work. No medical bills. Free.
Personal experiences:
I always could see a GP without waiting. But, I had to wait for two weeks for an appointment to see an opthalmologist.
Japan
I was in Tokyo, Japan. No waiting list to see a GP. No waiting list to see a specialist. You can see a specialist without a GP's referral. No wait for scans, blood work, or MRI. Japan builds these medical machines and export them. Pay 30% of total medical expenses but the price is regulated by the country.
Personal experiences:
Had an
floaters in my eye. Next day, I went to a top eye surgery institution where the doctors are top schools graduate and completed residency at Harvard, University of Tokyo, Cambridge etc.. I waited for only 2 hours without appointment. I paid 13$ for the total expenses (for check up)
I had a 6 days of diarrhea. I went to see a specialist who specialize in Gastroenterology in a big hospital. Without appointment, I had to wait 1 hour. I got X-ray and blood work.
He also recommended endoscopy test because I told him I am going to the U.S. lol. He said I can do it that day and it costs $35. I said no. I paid $19 in total for doctor visit, blood work, and X-ray.
Doctors make $200,000 here regardless of specialty.
United States of America
So far, I only hear horrible experiences about health care from international students and Americans. I have to verify that by myself.
The hospitals in the U.S. is amazing. They are build big. Not like the hospitals in Canada or in Japan.
