'Outrageous and probably illegal': Offers to skip the queue at public hospitals

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The wait for elective surgery in our public hospitals is longer than ever, but it seems there’s a way to jump the queue.If you can afford to pay for private care in a public hospital, you might find yourself being offered more perks than just a free bathrobe and some slippers.Today, lawyer and contributor to The Monthly Russell Marks, on whether our public health system is truly fair and what happens when your own child’s health is on the line.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Lawyer and contributor to The Monthly, Russell MarksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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