Study: Canadians willing to jump healthcare queues
National Post [Canada]Posted: October 31st, 2007 by Steve Trinward
“When push comes to shove, many people would seriously consider pulling strings to jump a health-care queue, suggests a survey of Toronto residents. And 16% of the 101 people responding to the Toronto telephone survey said they had already contacted a friend in the medical system in an effort to get moved up a waiting list. The survey found the respondents hold dear the principles of fairness in Canada’s health care system. An overwhelming 95% said equal access to health care based on need was important to them. Respondents were asked if they would speak to a neighbor who is a secretary at an MRI clinic if it meant getting moved up a list instead of waiting three months. About 71% said they would likely or definitely take the step.” (10/26/07)
