28.06.04 the state of the health system

My backache is back. Arg, I think it’s official, I’m a chronic back pain sufferer.

Like a good citizen, I call Info-Santé and ask for a few clinics in my area. I call them all.

#1 doesn’t make appointments, you have to go and wait. During working hours only, please.

#2 doesn’t take new patients. If this is your first time being sick, you’re out of luck.

#3 gives me an appointment. For July 20th.

Thank God I had some left over prescription drugs from last time (where I saw someone right away, in Ontario).

Who do I have to vote for to get drugs in a timely fashion? Back pain really sucks.