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I don't know why they're trying to spin it as a difference from the US system.
I had the same exact experience in the US. multiple times. You go to the ER, for whatever reason, they look at you and, unless you're literally bleeding to death you're gonna be told to wait many many hours.
So, I guess Canada is the same on this, but at least they won't send you a huge bill to pay.
Exactly. It's called triage. It's not first come, first served. If someone is bleeding out, they get treated before you. Your turn will come as soon as there are resources available to take care of you with no one dying. And if the people holding the purse strings are reducing staffing levels, then your wait time is going to a lot longer than it would be if they weren't trying to cut corners.
That last bit makes all the difference though. Canada has issues that need resolving, the US is just fucked
Don't fret. Our conservatives will soon make sure we're also fucked.
I always prepare for a 6 hour wait. I bring veggies to snack on and water, a book, and maybe a steamdeck. I might be uncomfortable sitting for hours, but I'm not going to be bored if I'm not considered priority.
Usually they get to people who need them pretty quick.