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How does universal healthcare in Europe work?
Q. My professor today mentioned that most European countries have universal healthcare. This means that everyones healthcare is provided by the state, correct? How much more money do people pay in taxes in Europe than in the U.S.? It would have to be more since their healthcare is covered, right?
Asked by lovslinky - Fri Oct 5 18:38:55 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am English and now live in California. Like most people I thought that there was a huge tax burden in Britain, but after coming here I now think that's not the case.We pay two forms of tax from our wages:Income tax and National insurance. Your income tax is tax like everywhere else, national insurance pays for your pension and healthcare. I have lived in England all my life up till now and I will fiercely defend our healthcare system, the NHS (national health service). In thanks largely to the effort of our heroic doctors and nurses (and all other staff) the NHS survives...the healthcare is nothing like as bad as people make out, and there are no long waiting lists anymore (now if you're waiting more than six months for routine surgery… [cont.]
Answered by Dazedandconfused - Fri Oct 5 19:48:59 2007

How would Universal Healthcare impact the advacement of medicine?
Q. I think that unversal healthcare would be detrimental to the advancement of human medicine. Drug companies would tirelessly to develop a breakthrough drug or a cure for a disease because they know it would be a huge payout. Would they have such a large incentive if the government would be paying them? Also, I heard that universal healthcare would result in everyone getting healthcare, but it would involve long lines. Everyone would get treated for cancer and not worry about the bill but they would have to wait 6 months for treatment. What are your thoughts?
Asked by Teena - Fri Jul 4 01:58:02 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Since the drug companies became privatized, there have been far, far less cures than when it was government controlled. Drug companies only want symptom relievers, since they will be reused over and over, whereas cures are not needed once the problem is gone. No money in cures. Drug companies are more interested in Marketing. Obscene amounts go into marketing. At least thousands if not millions are spent on just pens, clocks, notepads, lunches, clipboards, and a ton of little practically useless stuff they give away for the sole purpose of having the name all around the dr. You should go in a dr's office and just look at the amount of stuff with a drug name on it. That is only a small fraction. The government should really take back the… [cont.]
Answered by Giggles - Fri Jul 4 02:32:17 2008

What are some good hotels for Orlando near universal?
Q. I'm planning a trip for Orlando for me and three friends in January. I've been searching orbitz and expedia by Universal and was wondering if there was any other hotels that are in the area or recommended? We are looking for something close to universal as well as citywalk and disney.
Asked by chibsrules23 - Mon Nov 9 01:13:08 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Below are some hotel recommendations near Universal, Orlando. However, make sure you book thru coupondawg.com/agoda for better rates. I book all my travel/hotels thru them, they offer very competitive prices. Here's the link. Compare prices before you book. Universals Hard Rock Hotel Universals Loews Royal Pacific Resort Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hyatt Place Orlando Universal Doubletree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Answered by Ethan Ha - Mon Nov 9 02:20:45 2009