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To those people in the world who have access to universal healthcare, what experiences could you share with Americans in order for us to understand how it affects your life (positively or negatively)?

Last Updated: 21.06.2025 15:09

To those people in the world who have access to universal healthcare, what experiences could you share with Americans in order for us to understand how it affects your life (positively or negatively)?

I was leaving the hospital less than 24 hours from first walking into the health centre.

I walked into the local health centre and explained my problem and asked if I could see someone.

In total I paid roughly $60 + parking

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I went to the hospital the next day, paid 400 Sek ($40 ish) and went to the ENT department.

After an examination by a junior doctor, and a consultation with the consultant. I had a small surgical procedure, and went home.

I was told they were busy but would fit me in when they could but likely it would be 2–3 hours, especially since I was out of area, and not one of their patients. If I remember correctly I paid 200Sek ($20 approx) and sat and waited.

Do countries with free health care generally have co-pays or deductibles to discourage use?

I saw 4 Drs, 1 of whom was a specialist, and supporting staff. I had a small surgery.

remember this is all out of area

They concluded I needed to be referred to the hospital in the next city (40 miles away) and booked an appointment for me for the next day.

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After around 30mins I was called by a nurse who checked my nose. She then went to get a Dr to look further. This Dr then got another Dr to check and confer with.

I was away from home in another region of Sweden

seems good to me.

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Most answers seem to be from the UK, so I will relate my experience here in Sweden.

My nose started to bleed and wouldn’t stop.