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> Because waiting lists imply shortage or rationing. Here this is not the case. It is mostly optimization of utilization of existing capacity. Call it what you
by chimeracoder 9y ago
> Because waiting lists imply shortage or rationing. Here this is not the case. It is mostly optimization of utilization of existing capacity.
Call it what you want, but that is literally rationing a scarce resources
- panzer_wyrm 9y agoScarce resources are kidneys. There are not enough of them to go around. Not all people that need kidneys will get them in any time frame. They are also rationed - you get one kidney transplant and that's it. On the other hand the people that need lets say hip replacement will get it. The system have enough capacity and budget to serve their medical needs. But it works better if the people are properly spaced.
- dagw 9y agoBut it works better if the people are properly spaced. So (excepting some triage) they put people on a _list_ of people that need hip replacements and make them _wait_ until they get to the front of the list before they get their surgery.