Two patients limp into two different doctors' offices with the same complaint: Both have trouble walking and may require hip surgery.
Patient 1 is examined within the hour. X-rays are taken and reviewed right away. He has a time booked for surgery the following week.
Patient 2 sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment. Then he waits 8 weeks to see a specialist. He gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week. Finally he has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then, pending the review board’s decision on his age and remaining value to society.
Why the different treatment for the two patients?
Patient 1 is a Golden Retriever taken to a vet.
Patient 2 is a Senior Citizen on Obamacare.
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