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'Outrageous and probably illegal': Offers to skip the queue at public hospitals

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Ethical Dilemmas and Queue-Jumping in Public Hospitals

Exploring the ethical and legal implications of individuals bypassing public hospital queues as private patients, resulting in expedited surgeries and potential inequalities in healthcare access. Dr. Rachel David voices concerns over the fairness of this practice, emphasizing the obligation of public hospitals to prioritize treatment based on clinical need.

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