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"I don't have a problem walking into any clinic in my area and getting free, prompt medical service." - does "prompt" mean waiting 265 days for an elective surg

"I don't have a problem walking into any clinic in my area and getting free, prompt medical service." - does "prompt" mean waiting 265 days for an elective surgery?

nwh 13y ago
I've never needed to have elective surgery, so I can't comment on that.
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- jedmeyers 13y ago
  Then I would say that your understanding of Australian medical system is somewhat idealized.
  - nwh 13y ago
    Elective surgery is pretty clear in it's definition. If it was life threatening it wouldn't be an elective procedure.