It’s decent. I feel that I’m being served by caring doctors and nurses whose hearts are in the right place , in spite of the high levels of stress they face.

I think there’s a perception that it’s better to seek private medical care if you can afford it. Coincidentally I took my boy for an eye check-up today. The optometrist had the cheek to say that she is not that confident of her diagnosis because my son kept hesitating - and wrote a reference letter for me to bring to a private eye doctor. I mean, if this were to happen in Japan, I would definitely get some clear answers from the medical staff. No need for second opinions.

I've heard and read great things about healthcare in Singapore and Switzerland

My understanding is in both countries everyone has a catastrophic plan with a high deductible.