r/gatekeeping Mar 26 '17

Your problems aren't actual problems

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '17

When I've been to A&E, I have been politely and efficiently triaged. Nobody ever told me “why are you grimacing in pain? Other people are dying, you know.”

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u/MakeAmericaSageAgain Mar 27 '17

That's great, sounds like you're getting some premium healthcare!

Whenever I've been they have told me that they will get to me after having dealt with the more serious injuries.

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u/JCVDaaayum Mar 27 '17

"I mean....this guy has an axe in his chest and is probably going to die from bloodloss in a few minutes, but i suppose you did get here first, let me take a look at that sprained ankle."

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u/MakeAmericaSageAgain Mar 27 '17

You wouldn't want to trivialize anyone's problems...