2scents
“, nor is the individual entitled to decide which course of treatment they should take. all is decided by the government (unless one is willing to pay cash).”
This isnt true. Ive spoken to practitioners in other countries. (although generally there is less PATIENT autonomy, and physicians make more decisions than in the US, but this isnt what you said,. and has nothing to do with goverment run healthcare as it was the same way in the US until 10-20 years ago)
As far as weight times, that was discussed already though Id offer two cavetas
1) that is for non emergent procedures
2) you said “while over here the patient usually is able to get …” that is IF he has insurance of course for those without insurance the weight itme is much longer than anybodies in Canada’s ever was…