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I couldn't say how it works because public health insurance is basically invisible when you're using it. When I see the hospital it's for them to assess when I should be booked into surgery.
I have a hernia affecting my upper gi. Negative symptoms are easily treatable with medication, however over a long time (like 10+ years) it may cause other issues in the surrounding area, some that could be precursors to cancer, disease, etc.
That's all I know tbh, I haven't really cared enough about it to find out what the deal is. Maybe they have a quota for how many of these types of surgeries they can perform in a year based on their budget, and more life threatening stuff eats away from that quota. This would make sense as to why they aren't able to give me a timeframe until I'm high enough on the waiting list that more serious injuries aren't likely to push me back.
Thanks for sharing. I hope you get your surgery before any of those negative long term consequences.
I suppose no matter who is paying, private insurance or public, there can always be more need than resources. In the US the rationing just happens by those without enough money foregoing care.
Wishing you all the best