Originally Posted By: postoak
Jack in the Government Plan - how is access to services controlled (unrestricted demand) ?


They vary greatly from country to country. Wikipedia has an interesting comparison between plans in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. Spend some time studying, and you'll find answers to a lot of your questions. Unfortunately, most Americans go no further than hearsay and talk radio to shape their opinions.

Originally Posted By: postoak
Ok - Canada vs. US - US has a lower mortality rate after Heart Attack treatment.


Originally Posted By: postoak
comparison of cause of death data over time and across countries should be undertaken with caution.


Your first point is answered by your second. The WHO caveat is appropriate because cause of death can be subjective to some degree. But fact of death is not, so infant mortality and life expectancy data is pretty accurate.



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