Thursday, February 26, 2009

What A "Congested-Full House" Environment!!

We not only heard but have seen with our own eyes congested places such as Shopping Malls, especially when there are 'big sales' at certain time of the year........ and a full-house environment at Restaurants or even toilets. BUT how many have really experienced a "Congested-Full House" environment at Government Clinics, Clinics which caters for all, i.e. the general public?????

If you are interested to take a stroll, have a look & experience the scenario of such a place then you will understand what my blog title means. Mind you....... this situation is not only for a day or two....... nor for a certain period of time....... but everyday from Monday to Friday!!!

People from all ages - young, old, babies & people with walking sticks, while some on wheel chairs....... all waited patiently for their turn to have their sickness treated or controlled!!

As early as 6.40 in the morning, cues are already up to number 54, and another half an hour later it adds up to more than 100 (meaning increased by 100%) and the figures continue to add on tremendously as the hours passed. It roughly takes at least 4 hours for the whole process, which is upon arriving at the Clinic to get a number, registration, MO consultation & finally collect medicine from the pharmacy. Again...... if a patient is being referred to further consult a doctor or have an X-Ray or Blood Test, then....... more time will be needed.

Here's two beautiful quotes to share about health.........

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold & silver"
~ Mohandas Gandhi ~

"Give a man health and a course to steer, and he'll never stop to trouble about whether he's happy or not"
~ George Bernard Shaw ~

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