7am 'Outrageous and probably illegal': Offers to skip the queue at public hospitals
Apr 24, 2024
Lawyer and contributor to The Monthly, Russell Marks, discusses the ethical dilemmas of queue-jumping in public hospitals, exploring the fairness of expedited surgeries for private patients. The podcast delves into historical perspectives on healthcare, the evolution of health insurance in Australia, and the challenges posed by the current healthcare system, raising questions about inequalities and ethical considerations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Ethical Dilemmas and Queue-Jumping in Public Hospitals
02:48 • 3min
Challenges in Public Hospital Treatment and Healthcare System History
06:03 • 2min
Evolution and Challenges of Health Insurance in Australia
07:53 • 4min
Ethical Dilemmas and Healthcare System in Australia
12:03 • 4min