[Serious] People who live a country with universal healthcare, what problems are there?

Mexico

There's not enough staff nor medical supplies, so there's long waiting times (unless it's an emergency), and docs get very creative.

For example, instead of a regular neck collar, you might get a long piece of cardboard with cotton and bandages wrapped arround your neck. Same purpose, just not as fancy.

Also, prescriptions might include domestic remedies for anything that doesn't require hard drugs (like antibiotics or the like).

Finally, there's been a rise on pharmacies having general practitioners inside (in their own mini office), charging about US$2.00 for a consult on non serious ailments so they can push their brand of drugs.

All in all, the quality suffers, but the availability rocks.

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