Have you ever been stuck on the long waiting list just to see a doctor? What about the patient care you received? Are you satisfied? Though healthcare systems across the globe continue to evolve, the costs, accessibility, and quality of care often spark debate. This may also differ depending on the country and region you are in. Kristen Fischer, who is originally from Colorado Springs, US, and now living in Delhi with her family, had the opportunity to experience the healthcare system in both the United States and India. US vs India
Fischer, who posts videos of her life in India, has now shared a detailed review of the experience she had while visiting hospitals in the US and India. She has ranked the healthcare system based on its appointment, availability of experts, cost, and patient care.
According to the mom of four girls, she prefers India over the US when it comes to booking appointments. “No appointment necessary, or you can get a same-day walk-in,” she said in a reel shared on Instagram. Her choice in terms of the availability of doctors is also in India. “Doctors, hospitals, and clinics are everywhere and easy to access,” she said. The woman also said that the doctors in India give more time to their patients compared to those in the US. “Doctors are way less rushed and are more attentive to your needs.”The healthcare is ‘far more affordable and reasonable in cost’ in India, according to her.
However, when it comes to the waiting time ahead of meeting the doctor, India falls behind. She reveals that in the US, “Waiting rooms are usually empty and people stick to appointments, so you never have to wait long.”Another fact she added about Indian healthcare is the availability of medications. “Often no prescription is necessary and chemist shops are readily available anywhere,” she said. A chemist supplying medications without a prescription, however, is technically a violation of Indian law. It points to a lack of strict implementation. The woman stated that the food provided to the patients in the hospitals in the US is better compared to that in India. “You are given a menu and get to order your own food,” she said. The US wins in terms of the overall hospital experience, according to her. “Overall experience is better, but it comes at a cost,” she added.Which health care is better?
As someone who has received medical care in both the US and India, she prefers the latter. “Overall, I prefer India for Healthcare because of factors like cost, availability of doctors/medicine, and care. I also think that the USA has great hospital experiences, but it comes at a cost. Financial expenses are much higher, and appointments are much harder to get,” she wrote.
