Matt, the moral and ehtical arguments are fairly
clear, yes we do, and should treat patients equally.
Would you not agree however that most Dr's or their
families tend to appear at A/E for appropriate
problems, which have at least had some kind of
remedial treatment first, I would argue the numbers
are neglibly small who do attend, most who do are
appropriate and need our attention.
More so than the "I've tried to see my GP but it's a 2
week wait mob".
You know how many of these we get, it far outways any
Medical staff we get in.
Whatever, the "ethics" I'll see members of the team
first - if appropriate - ie I'm not putting anyones
life at risk.
I'll work harder to see everyone else as quickly as
possible. As it is, I generally pick up 4 or 5 cards
at a time and work my way through them when things are
really busy.
You make a valid point, so what then are the "perks"
of being a doctor?
Or is it true - as I have suspected for some time -
there are none and it's a thankless task, with a
pitifull financial reward, given the huge
responsibility placed on our shoulders.
Surely, a little time from our colleagues when we're
Ill is at least some salve.
Iain
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