'Sicko' makes case for European healthcare

Marking the Portuguese opening of 'Sicko', Michael Moore's documentary on the American healthcare system, Daniel Oliveira praises the European system. "43 million Americans don't have access to care. ... The quality of the American healthcare system, in the hands of insurance companies, ranks the United States 37th in the world according to the World Health Organization. The first ten are almost all European. Take note: Portugal is 12th. ... The next time that someone, to defend the privatisation of the public healthcare system, talks to you about freedom of choice and quality of service, watch this film. A European spends less and can choose between private and public. An American spends more to choose between insurance and ... nothing. All while being obliged to negotiate for his life."

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