Take it one step further.
US, make an appointment, get right in with almost no wait, get the best service in he world, and yes, pay for it (like you would for any service).
UK, make an appointment, wait a looong time for sub par service (that is, if the pencil pushers/bureaucrats deem it a necessary procedure), and yes, in the end let someone else pay for it.
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[quote]Take it one step further. US, make an appointment, get right in with almost no wait, get the best service in he world, and yes, pay for it (like you would for any service). UK, make an appointment, wait a looong time for sub par service (that is, if the pencil pushers/bureaucrats deem it a necessary procedure), and yes, in the end let someone else pay for it.[/quote] You make appointments for A&E?
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[quote]You make appointments for A&E?[/quote] Not sure what that is, I'm assuming it's some form of emergency. No, no appointments. That's why you make appointments for preventative care, less pain and emergencies.
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Ah yes, I do that too. Phone my Doctor in the morning, make an appointment, see them that day, get what I need. Wheres the waiting?
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[quote]Take it one step further. US, make an appointment, get right in with almost no wait, get the best service in he world, and yes, pay for it (like you would for any service). UK, make an appointment, wait a looong time for sub par service (that is, if the pencil pushers/bureaucrats deem it a necessary procedure), and yes, in the end let someone else pay for it.[/quote] No - it’s part of the health care system provided in the UK. It’s why the US is ranked 39 in the world for “healthcare services” including dentistry. Because the system sucks and you still end up with a bill.