A Montreal Doctor Says Trump's Health Policies Will Save Lives
November 2, 2024
I am a Canadian and American physician now working in Montreal who has lived and practiced in both countries.
"Medicare for all" is not the "cure all" for quality U.S. health care. Canada's socialized medicine model is far from perfect and should not be followed. Presently, we have some of the longest waiting times to see family doctors, specialists, and access to lifesaving procedures. Along with this, Canada has become a world champion for euthanizing its citizens for a variety of reasons including disabilities, chronic health conditions, financial hardship or who have given up on receiving adequate medical care. In a few years, those who are depressed or have other mental health challenges will have access to euthanasia.
President Trump's executive order for "Health Care for All" signed on September 24, 2020, declared that no American with a pre-existing condition would be deprived of health insurance and that every American would have more accessible and affordable healthcare.
One of my patients a few years ago was a physically active woman who passed out while dancing. She had a remedial heart condition (severe aortic stenosis) but died just before Christmas while waiting for valve replacement surgery because of bed shortages caused by government cost-cutting.
President Trump's past health policies saved American lives. During his term in office he signed executive orders for: life-saving medical care for babies born alive; $500 million for a paediatric cancer fund; affordable medications; Veterans Choice to avoid delays; Right to Try law for experimental life-saving treatments; innovative medical research; health insurance for pre-existing conditions; and accessible and affordable health care.
He avoided and de-escalated wars. President Trump built the U.S. economy increasing employment. Poverty is a known determinant for poor health. Conversely, increasing incomes improves health outcomes including longer lives.
His future policies will also save lives. These include: ending wars; improving the nutritional health of children and adults; strengthening the US economy through local manufacturing; tax breaks for overtime workers, seniors and those in the hospitality industry; tax credits for home caregivers; supporting mothers who want to keep their pre-born babies and opposition to assisted suicide and euthanasia. All these measures will help Americans live longer healthier lives.
Information about Dr. Paul Saba:
Dr. Paul Saba graduated from Mcgill University Medical School and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Framingham Union Hospital. He is a Board Certified Internist who worked for 6 years in Massachusetts and later for three years at Duke University Medical Center as an attending emergency room physician.
He presently works as a family doctor in Montreal.
Dr. Paul Saba has also worked internationally in countries at war, including Somalia, Haiti and Lebanon. His life experiences are described in his book Made to Live madetolive.com. Dr. Paul Saba is a strong advocate for life.
