Most NHS systems work similar, with the main advantage that if you become ill or have an accident, you do not have to worry about whether you can pay for the treatment.
The downsides are that it costs a lot more to run, and you cannot expect instant treatment for none life threatening health issues. (No great problems unless waiting lists are excessive)
The main problem with the UK system is that the staff are stuck in a Rut, and don’t like to change, therefore there are not as many patients treated as there could be, for the money spent.
Private Healthcare is also available if required, (Many of the larger employers include it as standard in the employee contract) and it’s entirely up to the individual to decide. (Life threatening emergencies are still done on the NHS)
I would not accept Tax cuts for reduced front line services, as Tax cuts can easily be achieved by making Local and National Government (Public sector) more accountable.
As to buying TV’s etc, then that is Human nature, in that no one expects anything to happen to them, only to others.
In spite of its faults, (As mentioned above) the UK NHS is still an excellent system.
NOTE:
Culture also plays a part in the type of healthcare needed, and what works in one country may not be suitable for another.

Regards

Bill