Should you be able to pay to be treated faster?
Pay for private insurance to get treated faster?
- Yes, it's freedom of choice
- Tolerated, but the public system must stay excellent
- No: one single system, with the same waiting times for all
What's at stake: The debate pits equal access to care against the freedom to pay for faster service, which can also ease pressure on the public system.
The left's argument
Two-tier healthcare is unfair: getting treated quickly must not depend on income.
The centre's argument
Tolerate private care, provided the public system stays excellent and open to all.
The right's argument
Everyone should be free to pay for a better service, which also relieves the public system.
And you, where do you stand?
Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.