Well yeah, but if you’re gonna set a bar that low to compare other countries’ health care systems to, I’d rather have a kick in the teeth also.
I’m here in Finland and I’m a well cared for, respected patient who gets top-notch health care and doesn’t pay a dime. I’m sorry, but the moment you start choosing between the two, it means the health care system in the country you live in is deficient.
I pay taxes for that privilege too, make no mistake. But I’m more than happy to do so. It’s very good value.
This sounds like a moot comparison.
the worst public healthcare system will always be better than no system at all. 
I dealt with GPs from both private and public sectors…
Could not feel the difference yet. 
Sort of agree…
What I get for my money in the UK compares to the quality in Finland, and I do agree, that was amazing.
However, the Finnish system wasn’t for free. (For me.) I was charged for the service, but the company I worked for covered all the expenses. (except drugs) The fees are almost the same across both country. UK-FIN
In Helsinki my employer payed insurance for all the workers, that was about the same what I pay for myself in the UK annually.
£450 now or €400 a good decade ago, per year.
My experience
I need to mention that the 400€ per year is nothing compared to the healthcare they provide for that. I don’t know the KELA, never went. It was rather a private research center. I started with a consultation with my GP, I had my hot beverage, she offered me a full CT-scan, so I walked into another room, and they did it in a few minutes while my blood test was in the other lab…etc. Fully equipped labs, done in-house, no waiting, no nothing. Once you get the appointment they focus on you. The surgery is also a few doors away.
The difference is in the mindset. My boss gave a toss about me in Helsinki.
In the UK no-one gives a flying fucklington about each other. Money is involved everywhere but the distribution of responsibility differes.
I heard differences between capital vs north… don’t know.
The Finnish system is outstandingly GOOD in general. Even w/o insurance.
The UK NHS is just undefinably shit. You might(!) get quality if you pay. And that’s sad.
Denmark is epic. I was seriously hurt on vacation and they charged us nothing. Left very thin almost invisible scars. so very good work.
Maybe a too different situation tho…
That’s okay: surely now Brexit is done with, the UK is getting back those 350 millions a week that were written on the Boris bus. Right? Surely…
Since Brexshit even the birds sing better on the tree.
The red phone boots are gaining back their popularity.
The Scotish salmons swim backwards,
Starfucks and fish’n’chips is for free.
WKD Blue comes from the tap.
The stock market hits records by selling IPA.
Will and Kate holds hands in public.
John Bercow runs a fashion company.
Mini’s new model is 1600hp electric, so no tax on it.
Crooked smiles straighten out and I think to myself:
What is a wonderful world 
??
Holy heck that’s a nice shine, might help in my current predicament!
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Who doesn’t? I have a few… USA has guns, I have a much more personal, sophisticated murder room…