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Why does it take so long to see a specialist in the uk?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Government: When a resource is controlled by government, it is difficult to obtain. Central planning is inefficient.

Answered 8/6/2014

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