Canadian Family Fights to Keep Boy's Breathing Tube in Place

[DustinG]

The Canadian family of a 13-month-old boy teetering on life support has defied a court order to remove the boy’s breathing tube and now are looking to an [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]American [COLOR=blue !important]hospital[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] for what experts say would be a miracle recovery.

I thought people wanted the Canadian health care system so that people would not be denied medical care? It looks like the Canadian system does deny medical care and does not leave that option to the parents, unlike the U.S. health care system that is so hated by the Left.

FoxNews.com - Canadian Family Fights to Keep Boy's Breathing Tube in Place

 

[1032JBT]

Stupid doctors..........don't they know that tube will cause cancer or polio or something???? I'm sure the root cause was vaccinations, but we will never know because the combined Canadian and US government will cover it up.

 

[thej27]

Sounds like a death panel.

 

[88GT]

Sounds like the same government with the power to force treatment has the power to deny it. Who da thunk that?

 

[6birds]

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The boy, Joseph Maraachli, has been in a vegetative state at a hospital in London, Ontario, since last fall. He’s been treated for a neurodegenerative disease that doctors ruled leaves no hope for the boy."

If you don't want the free government care, then step up and pay for it.

 

[Love the 1911]

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The boy, Joseph Maraachli, has been in a vegetative state at a hospital in London, Ontario, since last fall. He’s been treated for a neurodegenerative disease that doctors ruled leaves no hope for the boy."

If you don't want the free government care, then step up and pay for it.

I agree except that it's not free, it is paid for by every taxpayer in that country. Perhaps you should be able to opt into a higher-premium tax-surance that allows you unlimited health care for life and lets you make all your health care decisions instead of letting a government that takes your money without your consent decide how much you are entitled to get back.

 

[$mooth]

I agree except that it's not free, it is paid for by every taxpayer in that country. Perhaps you should be able to opt into a higher-premium tax-surance that allows you unlimited health care for life and lets you make all your health care decisions instead of letting a government that takes your money without your consent decide how much you are entitled to get back.

After living under the Canadian system for 14 years, I actually like it. Even with loads of health problems, I always had great service and less crap to worry about (no "gosh i hope my insurance will pay for this!"). Never had a significant waits (I've had longer appt waits in Virginia and Texas). But I've often advocated that there should be a way to pay for "extras". Everyone has a base level, but if I want to pay for supplemental insurance to cover stuff like a private room or brand name drugs instead of generics, I should have that option.

And don't let the American system fool you. I doubt most insurance companies would pay to keep this kid "alive" for this long. I don't agree that it should be court ordered, however; they should be given the option to pay out of pocket.

 

[rambone]

After living under the Canadian system for 14 years, I actually like it. Even with loads of health problems, I always had great service and less crap to worry about (no "gosh i hope my insurance will pay for this!"). Never had a significant waits (I've had longer appt waits in Virginia and Texas). But I've often advocated that there should be a way to pay for "extras". Everyone has a base level, but if I want to pay for supplemental insurance to cover stuff like a private room or brand name drugs instead of generics, I should have that option.

And don't let the American system fool you. I doubt most insurance companies would pay to keep this kid "alive" for this long. I don't agree that it should be court ordered, however; they should be given the option to pay out of pocket.

Sounds interesting, but I could do without the high taxes that pay for everyone else's problems. Plus, these government-controlled systems don't jive with the U.S. Constitution at all.

 

[88GT]

After living under the Canadian system for 14 years, I actually like it. Even with loads of health problems, I always had great service and less crap to worry about (no "gosh i hope my insurance will pay for this!"). Never had a significant waits (I've had longer appt waits in Virginia and Texas). But I've often advocated that there should be a way to pay for "extras". Everyone has a base level, but if I want to pay for supplemental insurance to cover stuff like a private room or brand name drugs instead of generics, I should have that option.

And don't let the American system fool you. I doubt most insurance companies would pay to keep this kid "alive" for this long. I don't agree that it should be court ordered, however; they should be given the option to pay out of pocket.

Yeah, who wouldn't like someone else paying for everything? Gosh, what's not to like?

 

[shooter1054]

we are from the government. and we are here to help you....Thats what scares me... when when my Dr. says that to me.

 

[96firephoenix]

I'm more against obama care because its unconstitutional than anything else...


oh yea, that and the fact that my experience in Europe with socialized medicine was absolutely ridiculous.

prayers for this kid and his family.

 

[rjstew317]

Sounds interesting, but I could do without the high taxes that pay for everyone else's problems. Plus, these government-controlled systems don't jive with the U.S. Constitution at all.

100% agree with you on this one. OMG, break out your ice skates people because there might be a frozen pond down below

 

[mrjarrell]

The child in question is returning home to Canada after his medical procedure in the states. He'll likely be allowed to die at home.

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