Henry Kotula’s first-person report on going back and forth between U.S.’s chaotic system and Britain’s single-payer is not only a compelling read, but also a credible glimpse into on-the-ground impact for an average patient of Medicare-for-all. Enjoy this re-post!
Earlier this year, I shattered my elbow in a freak fall, requiring surgery, plates and screws. While I am a US citizen, several years ago I married an Englishman and became a UK resident, entitled to coverage on the British National Health Service. My NHS surgeon was able to schedule me in for the three-hour surgery less than two weeks after my fall, and my physical therapist saw me weekly after the bone was healed to work on my flexion and extension. Both surgery and rehab were free at the point of use, and the only paperwork I completed was my pre-operative release forms.
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