While Canada's publicly funded Medicare system provides universal access to essential physician and hospital services without out-of-pocket point-of-service fees for residents, it faces notable structural drawbacks. Key criticisms include exceptionally long wait times for elective surgeries, specialized specialist consultations, and diagnostic imaging (such as MRIs and CT scans). Additionally, public Medicare does not cover outpatient prescription drugs, dental care, optometry, or long-term nursing care, leaving millions of Canadians to rely on private employer benefits.
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