> The general slowness extends to simple things like x-rays and blood tests too. This is not just US but whole of the west seems to have the exact same attitude

> The general slowness extends to simple things like x-rays and blood tests too. This is not just US but whole of the west seems to have the exact same attitude. In France I could have a blood test right now, without an appointment, and an X-ray by tomorrow morning (just checked). But the ER is generally far too slow and some specialists have much too long waiting times.