The Health Care System In Michael Moore's Film 'Sicko'

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In Michael Moore’s film “Sicko,” it begins by giving us a grim perspective into the American health care system. The film, informs us that there are nearly 50 million Americans who do not have insurance and approximately 18 thousand of these Americans will die because they are uninsured. However, the film mainly focuses on the 250 million Americans who do have insurance, and how insurance companies are flawed. A variety of families speak out to Moore, telling the audience that all of them have problems with being denied insurance, or insurance that deny types of medical care, and even the cost hospitalization has caused those who are uninsured like Sylvestar Stallone to start caring and stitching an open wound on his own leg himself. However, …show more content…

For example, Laura was in a car collision that has caused her to become knocked out unconscious, paramedics got her out of the scene and brought her to nearest hospital. However, when she recovered her insurance does not cover for Laura’s ambulance ride, because the trip to the hospital was not preapproved. However, how could Laura get approval when she was not …show more content…

For instance, the film tends to focus on the flaws of our health care, and not looking too much of the benefits, like faster lines, and greater quality. Though I agree that the United States’ health insurance policies and fee to pay is a complete problem, such as declining insurance for patients with “pre-existing” conditions and overly charging citizens to the point of bankruptcy. However, even though other health countries health care seems better, it may not be better. Especially, since most Americans may see this as a type of socialism, making it extremely difficult to convert to another health

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