This is all quite scary to read. Here in the Uk we can see our doc as often as we want with no charges. If you dont work all medication is free of charge. It then goes on a sliding scale for income but basically the most you will pay for medication is £7, thats about $11. My GP gives me prescriptions for the largest amount of drugs I need. That is, for example paroxetine - she can write a prescription for say 120 pills and all it will cost me is £7. Its something we take for granted here, free health care. If i need an op i just wait my turn and get it free. Sure there are problems, long waiting lists etc but if its urgent you get seen there and then, no money exchanges hands. I still cant get my head round having to pay for health care. ATG