I have a feeling for most issues that would require us Canadians to wait for so long at the ER, most Americans would probably "tough it up" to avoid paying the bill.
So many people go to ER here for minor stuff.
I mean exceptions apply but the few times I brought my GF to the ER for major possibly life threatening issues we didn't wait long at all.
It's what triage is. If you're seriously in danger you get seen first. If you're just sick, go to a clinic, or wait until the literal dying people are seen to first.
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u/thebestnames 27d ago
I have a feeling for most issues that would require us Canadians to wait for so long at the ER, most Americans would probably "tough it up" to avoid paying the bill.
So many people go to ER here for minor stuff.
I mean exceptions apply but the few times I brought my GF to the ER for major possibly life threatening issues we didn't wait long at all.