Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same complaint. Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement.
The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week.
The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.
Why the different treatment for the two patients?
The FIRST is a Golden Retriever.
The SECOND is a Senior Citizen.
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Golden Retrievers rarely sue their doctors if something goes wrong.
ReplyDeleteWow, so true. Joe, your on a roll.
ReplyDeleteActually, the first is seen within 15 minutes, xrayed within an hour and surgery is either performed later that day, or the next morning. At least in our veterinary hospital.
ReplyDeleteAnd 9:03, that's not true. Veterinarians carry malpractice insurance for a reason.
ReplyDeleteThe "first" provider requires payment on receipt of services.
ReplyDeleteThe "second" provider(s) have to wait for government reimbursement, typically 3-6 months after filing 3 pounds of paperwork.
Still want government mandated healthcare for all....?