[mk89]

Not sure where you live. I (and the people I know, some of them 65+) never had to wait for 6 months - even for surgeries. And I can speak about a decently wide range of categories.

You also mention "at least for some categories", then you mention that "you could call the average XYZ doctor", as it that was applying to all categories. You seem to be generalising out of emotions, to be honest.

[Beijinger]

I don't have diabetes, for example. So I can't say anything about seeing such a specialist.

[mk89]

Then why do you say you could call the average doctor and get an appointment in 6 months?

As I mentioned, I know about a range of categories and I never heard of 6 months. Your example seems very specific.