"Neeum Zawan" <m.n### [at] ieeeorg> wrote in message
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> If it didn't push people back, then yes (i.e. if there's a separate
> system of doctors who get paid directly, and who don't deal with the
> people normally in the line).
>
> The real problem may be the line. However, her jumping it likely caused
> problems for others. How can that not be negative?

Indeed. One problem with waiting lines of any sort is that it's an open
invitation for bribery, nepotism, favouritism, racism, sexism... any any
other kind of ism. Not to mention "class" differences (athletes get special
treatment, zero wait times, for instance, especially in countries with
"social" medicine). I have no doubt that the waiting times in Canada of
poor, obese, aboriginal men for diagnosis and surgeries would on average be
rather noticably longer than that of upper class, white, fit females, for
instance, even if no explicit foul play is involved and when it's all
completely subconscious. Doctors rate the severity of cases, and they will
be influenced consciously or subconsciously by non-medical matters. Even how
you happen to dress that day will influence the quality of care you will
receive. Just because a health care system is publicly funded and most care
is free, it doesn't mean it will be fair by any means.

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