Group member: Toby, Paul, Fred
The healthcare system in Sweden is often used as a model by other countries. Although the country does not spend as much as some others, it still manages to deliver excellent services for everyone. Every citizen in Sweden has equal access to health care services under a largely decentralized, taxpayer-funded system. Swedenish adult patients have to contribute a modest amount towards services such as a visit to doctor.
Furthermore, there are certain rulings that make Swedenish healthcare system one of the very best in the world. Waiting times for pre-planned care can not exceed 90 days. If they do, patients can go elsewhere for treatment and the council will pay the bill, including the cost of travel for surgery.
Although like many other countries, Sweden faces numerous challenges, such as funding, quality and efficiency of its health care services, improvements are continually being made.
This is a great blog! Do you think Sweden has a better healthcare system than Canada? What can we learn from Sweden? What can they learn from Canadians?