Healthcare "Consumers" in the U.S. and Canada

I never realized the seriousness of waiting times until I watched the video clip on Shona and her brain tumor experience. If I was in her situation I would have preferred the health care system in the U.S. because I would have more chances of surviving. In the U.S., as we all know, its all about the money...which in terms of less serious health problems may seem unfair but when it comes to the serious life-threatening illnesses, if I can afford it, I would rather pay money and survive than wait. Of course if we start talking about the issue of universal healthcare, I want everyone to have equal access to treatment...but then it made me think...if I was the one with the life-threatening condition...and I had enough money...I would probably be selfish and go with the market-based approach in the U.S. that would give me the highest quality of care according to how much money I paid..and of course with little to no wait time. But if I didnt have money or if my condition wasn't serious, I would prefer the universal health care system in Canada. So I guess there is a positive side to the health care system in the U.S. In more simple terms, as a "rich consumer" I prefer America, as a "poor consumer" I prefer Canada.