1950sAmericanFather

Hey Joel!

Was it difficult staying in character as JP in Grandma's Boy with such a quirky character and such a funny co-cast?

I figured such! There are several moments in the film where I was sure everyone was fighting to hold it together! It made the film, that humor tension.

Thousands get treatment. Thousands don't. 4.5 in 10 get cancer. 1.5 in 10 will die from cancer. This is based on yearly instance rates. Once you've had cancer, your odds change forever. Getting cancer once and being cured for life is unlikely... Both statistically speaking and from experience. Costs will continue for the perpetuity of life. Check ups, biopsies, new treatments. Your personal circumstances may change in that time frame from fully insured to minimally insured or not insured at all. Food for thought in the pay to play style systems.

The 900 quid spent on treatment was at the OP's choice. They had the 2-3 week option for NHS covered service. Similar to other countries with nationalized healthcare that is publicly funded, you can pay to have prioritized access at private firms for some limited testing, otherwise it's Triage based, list based, need based healthcare for life.

Arguments can be made for both systems, but also considering the drug prices in America and the standardized NHS prescription costs (Prescriptions are mostly capped at £9.15). If you are part of a vulnerable group (eg. youth, retired, at risk, existing medical conditions or have served in the forces) you receive FREE prescriptions. That's right, your drug costs are nil.

Better overall access to healthcare

Reduced/waived costs for all for primary and tertiary access to medical procedures

Optional out-patent clinics to supplement the waiting list (increased access)

Minimized prescription drug costs across the country with no cost for the most vulnerable

Free mental health treatment

Due to no cost doctor visits for all, the most vulnerable for high risk behaviours (eg. addiction, homeless) have better access to primary physical treatment which has a higher incidence rate for conversion to mental health treatment as well.

These are the steps to a more stable America. This is the way to better health, more prosperity and equality and to a renewed, stronger American Dream. Demand this future America.

The times do not matter. One chooses optimism or pessimism in their life's outlook. Sure times change and they help our ever evolving views and beliefs, but one still chooses to be negative or positive.