I'm in the UK. My Dad had a seizure at work but had no history of epilepsy. 2 ambulances attended, rushed him for scans at the nearest hospital, early diagnosis of a brain tumour. Ambulance then moved him to another hospital with a specialist neurology unit where more scans confirmed the diagnosis. He stayed there until he had surgery to remove the tumour. From seizure to surgery it took one week and luckily, because it was such a slow growing tumour that made itself known early, no chemo/radiation.

Then came the complications. A week in the ICU, blood clots, the bone in his forehead that was removed and put back became infected and had to be removed again. This was replaced with a custom fitted titanium plate a year later. But that came with more blood clots and more hospital stays.

After that came psychological testing to assess his functions post tumour and several supportive appointments from GPs, nurses and a rehabilitation course that was funded for him. Mostly mental health related cos what a literal mind fuck it all was.

He still has regular scans to make sure the tumour hasnt come back, and has a whole load of daily medications now. Prescriptions are free as it's long term conditions. But otherwise, we're 6 years on and my Dad is doing really well he's working again and was there to see me graduate and to give me away at my wedding.

My family of 6 people got more out of the NHS in my Dad's treatment than any of us will pay in in our lives. Without the NHS and with everything that happened, we would have lost everything to hospital bills and probably would have had to make some really hard decisions. What we've gained is priceless. I really passionately believe healthcare should be free at the point of delivery and that universal healthcare should be a human right. I work in the NHS, I know it's not perfect, but I'm certain privatisation isn't the answer.