Why Canadians Are Increasingly Seeking Medical Treatment Abroad

The Huffington Post reports:

Angela Bugera, the owner of an art gallery in Edmonton, Alberta, was experiencing hip deterioration that was interfering with her daily tasks and forcing her to walk with a cane.

She was put on a waiting list for a hip replacement at the Hip and Knee Clinic, which manages a centralized surgery triage process for Alberta. But her doctor advised her to explore private treatment options she might be able to access more quickly, because her pain was so severe and her mobility was becoming impeded.

After a worldwide search for a suitable clinic, taking into account the additional costs of flights and weighing up a range of options, she decided to seek treatment at Health City Cayman Islands in 2015.

Angela paid approximately $18,000 Canadian dollars ($14,100) for the cost of the surgery and hospital stay. She feels the overall investment, including additional travel and lodging costs, was worth it.

Even the leftist Huffington Post admits there's a problem in Canada.