[jeromeparadis]

> ...rather they fear that it will result in them receiving worse care.

In Canada, we have free healthcare. If you have the money you still can go private if you think you'll get a better care.

But I guarantee you won't go private for hearth surgery. There's not market for it because the care you get is already the best in the public sector.

[tdhoot]

I'm Canadian and as far as I know you don't have a private option in most provinces. The only option is to travel to the United States and pay for it yourself.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_Canada#Restricti...

[refurb]

This is correct. Canada's single payer system means doctors can't work in both the public and private systems. They have to choose one over the other.

There has been plenty of efforts put into allowing private clinics outside of the public system, but they have all been shutdown.

[jeromeparadis]

At least in Quebec and I know in other provinces, you have private medical clinics for medical consultations.

When it comes to surgeries, then they refer you to the public services.