Sure, it is under heaps of strain at the moment, and is showing some cracks... but let's think about this...
- Queenslands population is increasing at an average rate of 4000people weekly. That's over 100,000 people a year, which means 100,000 more people who could get sick! Our hospital infrastructure was not designed to cater for such a rapid increase. In fact, nothing is able to cope for population booms. So we may have had problems, but seriously, cut Premier Beattie some slack! What exactly is he meant to do about it? I personally think that when we look at these issues, it needs to be addressed not only within the actual problem, but within the rest of society!
- A lot of the cases of people who die/are seriously injured is due to their own negligence. For example, somebody with known heart problems begins to feel chest/shoulder pains at 2am but doesn't bother telling anyone until 6am when he's just about to have a full blown heart attack! What was the hospital to do about it? I know at least 3 people who have left their obvious symptoms way too long, and whilst they are now all ok (and I applaud the health system for their effort in caring for these slack individuals) it could have been fatal. I bet anything the health system would be blamed. Now tell me... is that unfair?
- I had a referal from my doctor to an orthapeadic specialist to see if I need surgery on my knees. I was told that I would be waiting at least 6 - 12 months to see the specialist initially. However, I have an appointment for May... 3 months after the referal.
I could go on with arguments, and I don't doubt that the hospitals have problems... but seriously... cut people some slack and stop complaining! Perhaps if we all made an effort to live more healthy/safe lifestyles we wouln't have so many people needing care, then just the pure accidents and unavoidable illnesses could be dealth with!!! Individuals can made a difference. I'm gunna go have salad and fish for dinner.
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