'Free' Healthcare
It's been a while, I know! Today, I'm going to write about every Singaporean's favourite topic to discuss (and complain about) - healthcare. For the uninitiated, let me do a quick comparison of healthcare in both countries: Singapore: Healthcare is NOT free. This means that you have to pay for doctor consultations, hospital visits and prescription drugs. Canada: Healthcare is free. This means that you do not need to pay for doctor consultations or hospital visits. However - please note - you still have to pay for prescription drugs. Needless to say, I have been to the doctor in both countries, for simple problems like having a cold or pain of some sort. And I have to say this - for common illnesses, healthcare is still cheaper in Singapore. Why? Because while I do not need to pay to see the doctor here, I need to still pay full price for the prescription drugs after the visit. In Singapore, while you have to pay for both the consult and the drugs, both items are su...