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"2 - We hear about long wait times in other countries. And the stories are mostly true. There's nothing wrong with waiting, but we've been conditioned to expect
by SolaceQuantum 7y ago
"2 - We hear about long wait times in other countries. And the stories are mostly true. There's nothing wrong with waiting, but we've been conditioned to expect near-immediate resolutions."
Are you sure? I have to schedule several days if not a week in advance just to go to my PCP, much less a specialist. I also live in an area with no shortage of medical services.
- slumdev 7y agoIs this sarcasm?
- SolaceQuantum 7y agoNo, not really. I've lived in Toronto and USA, and the times aren't really different IME.
- slumdev 7y agoJust making sure. Waiting a few days to see a GP isn't that weird. If it's emergent (like a severe allergic reaction), there's the ER. If it isn't emergent but needs resolving sooner (like an ear infection), there are Urgent Care clinics everywhere. I've also had the experience that my GPs' assistants can find time in their schedules if my problem is one that (1) they can resolve and (2) does need a quicker resolution.
- SolaceQuantum 7y agoSo how can we say we expect near-immediate responses when waiting days for basic checkups is normal?