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A more appropriate question for our times might be…. should people who are in chronic pain or suffering with life threatening/limiting conditions have to pay for private treatment rather than wait excessive periods on waiting lists created, in part, by people who’ve failed to take personal responsibility for protecting themselves from Covid?

Have been told by a nurse on the Covid ward at hospital that is local to me most are over weight. She got Covid and ended up in hospital she has had both jabs .now out of hospital but not back at work yet.she told me would be trying to lose some weight

As a realist with……………..oh, I did that earlier.
Whilst I can see the frustration, anger even, at what many see as selfish, unthinking behaviour of some, I accept that in order to maintain certain things, such as healthcare being free for all at the point of delivery, I will just have to accept that this will lead to frustration at the behaviours of some &@“#=-% people!!

I'm a bit worried.

Is Deja Vu a symptom of Covid and if it is have I asked this question before?

Perhaps do what has been proposed by the NSW state legislature....charge those that are in hospital with Covid but haven't been vaccinated for the care provided!

Edit Have just read TG's post on the same subject, but not any responses yet.

Well at least that's one sentiment we can agree on - a merry Christmas to you and yours and we will all be hoping for brighter days in 2022. 

I think Aussie healthcare is funded by insurance to a lesser or greater degree from conversations I’ve had with family over there, so if it’s true they’ll be paying for it anyway🤷🏻‍♂️

The Australian healthcare system, Medicare, is funded by the tax payer but members of the population can purchase additional services provided by private hospitals etc.

From yourworldhealthcare.com

What is Medicare?
Medicare is the universal healthcare system in Australia and the primary form of access to healthcare services in the country. The system is publicly funded (Taxpayers in Australia pay 1.5 percent of their income to Medicare. However, if you're a higher earner, you can pay 2.5 percent).

The service is operated by the Department of Human Services and gives Australian residents access to subsidised treatment from a wide range of healthcare professionals, including medical practitioners, midwives and allied health professionals throughout the country. 

Sorry but I just cannot accept anything where a sick person does not receive treatment no matter what the cause. And charging someone for medical treatment is equally abhorrent to me (yes unless they want to pay of course as in going private)  

People get ill from alcohol, smoking...  where is the line drawn?

Just my personal view.