Efficient Service
1. Healthcare Wait Times: A Growing Concern
In some countries, patients face frustratingly long wait times to see a doctor. This table compares the average medical wait times across six countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and China. The data provided is sourced from government departments of each respective country. By highlighting these differences, we can better understand the challenges and efficiencies within each health care system.
| Nation | General Practitoner （Days） | Specialist （Days） | Elective Surgery（Days） | Emergency Surgery （Mins） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 21 | 23 | 28 | 24 |
| UK | 10 | 102 | 62 | 112 |
| Canada | 6 | 192 | 92 | 126 |
| Australia | 4 | 60 | 48 | 168 |
| New Zealand | 28 | 82 | 55 | 92 |
2. Timely and Accessible Care in China
In China, the wait time to see a doctor is usually short due to an extensive healthcare system with many hospitals and clinics. There are two main ways to schedule an appointment: same-day registration, where patients can see a doctor within an hour with fees ranging from $2 to $7, and advance specialist appointments, where patients typically wait a few days to a week with fees not exceeding $100. Elective surgeries also have short wait times, averaging only 5 days, allowing for timely treatment.