Canada Shows The Gruesome Side Of Socialized Healthcare
The article discusses the troubling aspects of Canada's euthanasia program, known as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). It highlights the rapid expansion of eligibility criteria and the alarming ease with which individuals can access euthanasia compared to traditional medical care. The piece raises concerns about the implications of such a system on healthcare and patient care in Canada.
- ▪Canada's MAID program allows individuals to receive euthanasia with minimal waiting time, often on the same day.
- ▪The program has expanded to include those with non-terminal illnesses and mental health issues, leading to nearly 100,000 Canadians opting for euthanasia.
- ▪Patients seeking regular medical care face long wait times, with some waiting over a year for treatment.
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Canada's euthanasia nightmare. From: The Bridgehead. Credit: Pix4Free.org. License: CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). Politics Canada Shows The Gruesome Side Of Socialized Healthcare I & I Editorial BoardMay 29, 2026Add comment In Canada, if your doctor refers you to a specialist, you’ll likely have to wait 15 weeks to get an appointment. Then another 13 weeks to get treated. Just getting an MRI will take 4 1/2 months, on average. But if you want to kill yourself? You can get a same-day appointment. Welcome to the healthcare system that Bernie Sanders and his socialist pals want to import into the U.S. A decade ago, Canada legalized “Medical Assistance in Dying,” or MAID.
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