Fox doc attacks Bernies 'Medicare fo All' by citing Canada 20-week surgery wait; but its only 48 hrs

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4. No that isn't exactly true. The type and nature of the surgery determines priority

Medical necessity and imminent need determines wait time. The article points out that 48 hours is typical for priority surgeries but again it depends.

It can be similar in the US now where a non priority procedure may be delayed for weeks to months or even be bumped the day of surgery. This is common. It depends on the diagnosis and required surgical intervention for treatment. There are also procedures which are not considered medically necessary but improve quality of life significantly due to reduction or elimination of pain. It is not unusual for example to be placed in a waiting list to have a cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) due to stones even though they can cause pain and discomfort.