All my life I have heard left-leaning Americans chant that America should adopt universal healthcare. That's it. They do not discuss the negatives of universal healthcare, or details of how it works. They simply chant that it should be installed. Since living in Europe I have heard a variety of experiences from people who have… Continue reading New project: Universal Healthcare Stories
I feel more fearful the longer I stay in Sweden, and I question how this country will continue to function over time. I broke down crying today after feeling defeated yet again in trying to contact a health clinic. I have never felt a system work against me so much as what I feel in… Continue reading I become more fearful the longer I stay in Sweden
I recently spoke to a middle aged Swedish man who inquired about America's expensive healthcare system. He joked about American patients being thrown out on the streets by US hospitals if they could not pay for healthcare. I smiled courteously and said healthcare can be expensive in the United States, but people receive care quickly,… Continue reading I have more fear of not receiving healthcare in Sweden than in the US
