Comments on: NPR on Taiwan’s Health Care System

By: Snoopy

Snoopy — Sun, 16 May 2010 07:29:01 +0000

Although you may think that Taiwan health care is way better, the quality of it is worse than before. The health care system refuse to pay certain drugs, so the doctors can only use limited number of drugs to patient treatment. Most patients are naive to think that they get the best quality service they ever get without knowing most of the drugs they are getting are just Vitamin B or placible. This is certainly unfair to the patient, and also unfair to the doctors; because if a doctor think that the patient need extra pills and use the out-of-norm drug, the health care system would refuse to pay the doctor and resulting the doctor having to pay for it. Well, who cares about the doctors right?? This will also cause the smaller clinic to close, and everyone running to the bigger hospital because of the shortage to doctors and doctor-and-patient relationship will only remain a practical reason.

By: katelyn

katelyn — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:39:24 +0000

I agree, the Taiwan health care is way better than north america, I was born there, and grew up there, until i moved to US, so i can tell the difference.

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By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 26 May 2008 04:47:27 +0000

Hi Kelly,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Please feel free to use my testimony. I don’t mind. I think other countries could definitely benefit from adopting a health care system like Taiwan’s. Good luck with your research!

Regarding your question about camera equipment. I love my Digital Rebel 400D. It’s a terrific camera, but I also get A LOT of mileage from my digital point and shoot, which is also a Canon. In fact, I just purchased the 400D in February and up until then, most of my photos were taken with my Canon IXUS 65. I paid $300 for it last year and it produces terrific photos as well. Actually, the photos are so good that most people can’t tell the difference. I’ve tagged all my articles with the type of camera I use, so be sure to check out the point and shoot as well. It might save you a bundle in the long run until you get over your student financial woes. Good luck!

By: Kelly Hsu

Kelly Hsu — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:23:44 +0000

Hello there! Your blog really helped me out on a couple things… I’m doing a paper on Taiwan’s health care system vs. the very broken US system at the Univ. of California Santa Cruz. I’m of Taiwanese descent, but born in the US (you’ve probably heard the term “ABC-American Born Chinese” since you’re living in Taiwan). I was searching online and your blog popped up. I will most likely use your testimony in my paper since you also mention Canada (my class examined the Canadian Health care system too).
I also took a look at your photo journal of the haunted pod village–awesome, scary, and all together beautiful! From there, I took a look at the Canon camera your pics were shot from. I have a Senior social documentation project I have to do and would love to get a nice camera! Is the Canon Rebel worth the money as I’m a student limited in funds? I would love the feedback! Thanks
Peace,
Kelly Hsu, Santa Cruz, California, USA

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:15:32 +0000

Mrs. Mecomber,

One of the things I’m concerned about when we move back to the States is dealing with health care. We will have to do a lot of investigating before making our decision. I have to admit, it’s a scary one to make. Here in Taiwan, I can get the help I need immediately. I’m terrified of what will happen when I go back to Canada or the U.S. I wonder how long I’ll have to wait before I get in to see a specialist. Needless to say, I want to have a firm grip and understanding on my health problems before returning to North America.

By: Mrs. Mecomber

Mrs. Mecomber — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:45:11 +0000

I live in New York State where most of us have state health care. It is a nightmare. Just to get a dental cleaning, we have to wait 6 to 8 months. Doctors here hate the system and are either refusing to take it or leaving the state.

Our taxes are through the roof (what roof we have left) and there is massive fraud. I just don’t see it working nationally in the US.

I shudder when I think of national health care.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:54:57 +0000

Ha ha. That’s true. You don’t often hear people praising health care. I honestly believe the health care system here is great. You can’t just walk into a doctor’s office back home and expect to see a doctor. You have to book an appointment or go to a free clinic. I’ve never been to a free clinic in Canada, so I can’t comment on them. However, without proper health coverage, prescriptions costs are through the roof. It’s ridiculous.

By: oceanofstupidity

oceanofstupidity — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:20:18 +0000

You know Carrie, I’ve never seen a man who has praised a Health Service. I’ve never supposed that Taiwan can have such a good system. I always thought that medical care is universal problem everywhere.
By the way Canadian’s Health Care System reminds me system which is in Poland. First you have to wait for a long time. If you want you can get private medical care but it’s costs and after that in every instance you always spend a lot of money buying medications.
We have been having a new present government since October last year. Introduction of new system of medical care needs time. I think we can only have a hope that it will be as far as possible short period.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:05:16 +0000

Matt, I didn’t see it. Thanks for letting me know about it.