June 20, 2006
Why Socialized Medicine Is a Bad Idea
For those of you who wish Hillary had been successful in implementing a national healthcare plan, read this story:
A 36 year-old Scots mother elected to have her breasts removed and a hysterectomy after being told she would have to wait at least two years for the results of genetic tests to discover if she had an increased risk of cancer.
Oonagh Wilson, who has been waiting now for almost four years to find out if her family faces a greater risk of breast cancer, yesterday spoke of her anger and frustration at the delays.
A backlog of women waiting for results has been blamed on lack of funding and trained staff, changes to the way services are delivered and delays in getting licences to carry out the tests, which have to be obtained from genetics watchdogs.
Politicians yesterday described the situation as "inhuman" and "shocking". Mrs Wilson said she has been left in limbo, not knowing whether her two children and other family members were carrying a cancer "timebomb."
But it was free, right? (shudder)
Hat tip: Marathon Pundit
Sorry, your tests won't be back for several years.
Have a cup of coffee while you wait!
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