This proves the point that we already have two tiered healthcare system in Canada. Everyone (if you can find one) can go see a family physician and not pay a cent. But if you need to see a dentist, massage therapist etc, you are paying out of your pocket and yes, you pay if you don't have extra benefits from your employer.
Now, with this said, I am very happy to pay my taxes and see my doctor or go to a walk-in or ER if needed and only have to pull a health card out of my wallet.
I have many relatives whom live in the US and most of them have medical insurance thankfully! My one Uncle has had many surgeries and tests that would have lost him house several times over by now if he didn't. The main problem I have with the American healthcare system is all the pill pushing doctors do. My Grandfather was on so many pills that none of us knew what they really did or if he REALLY needed them. But, that's a whole other topic.
As much as I would love to see a 100% success rate in patient care in Canada, we need to be realistic about this. Where people are involved mistakes are going to happen, things are missed. My sister in law just lost her father from cancer, he lived in NB. For weeks they couldn't find the 4 brain tumors that were causing him to loose his vision, hearing and speech?! As frustrating as this is, this is what happens. It's also very easy for me to say this as it wasn't my father. I have always seen my family members receive great healthcare in Ontario. If there is a way to improve the healthcare system then I am all for it, but not at the expense of those who can't afford it to begin with.
We are citizens of the world and the last time I checked no one human life was worth more than another. Everyone should be entitled to the best healthcare available.