So... Here's the big issue with this film: Moore claims to have America's "pulse" on the health care woes of the U.S., and hints at solutions by exibiting various selected clips of the health care system of other countries. These clips make Cuba and France seem like Eutopia relative to the States. The problem is that while "Dr. Moore" does a fairly decent job in diagnosing the patient (special interests of the pharmaceutical companies, corrupt government officials, expenses beyond necessity with HMOs and PPOs, etc.), he offers no prescription on the remedy. Displaying single moments of care (assisted by Mr. Moore to initially be placed in that posisitoin) given to emotionally vulnerable citizens of the U.S. with an interesting history on why they got to where they are is not a solution to the cracks of our health care system. That is where Sicko is lacking... and may need to consult a specialist.
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