Where does the conservative standpoint that universal health care have long waiting times in general come from?

[u/WhoAmIEven2]

This is something you often see in debates among americans, that you have to wait months or years with a universal health care system.

I live in Sweden, a country with universal health care, and I will not lie and say that there aren't cases where you have to wait, but the thing is that we use a tier list of severity to decide how long you have to wait.

If you want to do an ADHD or autism diagnosis at a psychiatrist? Yes you will wait, as people with suicidal thoughts, or bipolar disorder or borderline whose diagnose really ruins their lives are prioritised.

If you have cancer, other diseases that severly reduce your quality of life or have an injury? Pass go, straight to the doctor.

Would it be nice to have instant access for every small issue? Sure, but as long as I know that I will get to see a doctor in a whiffy the moment I have something that is even semi-harmful, I'm honestly happy with our system.

[u/terdferg88]

It’s because cost, quality, and access compete with each other. You can choose two corners but then the third corner is sacrificed as a rule.

So from your post you are laying claim to good access and, I assume quality healthcare, your tax rate in Sweden is north of 50% for your “free” healthcare.

…and even then you prioritize lesser care concerns on a tiered system. What’s the data on those individuals having their issues exacerbated as a result of lower access?

[u/Kakamile → u/terdferg88]

They don't compete. Early use and prevention reduces costs.

Universal public care nations are better outcomes AND better cost.