How is the availability and quality of the medical insurance in Canada ?

Question

How is the availability and quality of the medical insurance in Canada compared with other countries, such as USA, Australia, Europe? Is it easy to find a good family doctor/specialist? and how is the quality, is it expensive, etc...

Answer 1

Here in Canada we have universal health care. I love it.

I can go see the doctor without paying a cent!

I could go everyday if I needed to!

The only downfall I find, is that you must be referred by a regular doctor before you can see a specialist.

Prescriptions are not covered by our universal healthcare (we call it OHIP).