Jacobios wrote:Utceforp wrote:That's a good point. But in the unlikely scenario that the man having a heart attack wants to have a white doctor, it might be a good idea to focus more on treating him than arguing with him.
Most British people couldn't give a toss who is treating them, they should be thankful that their treatment is 'free'. When a service is already stretched people cannot afford to be picking and choosing.
Key words being "they should be". In an ideal world people wouldn't be xenophobic at all, and we should encourage people to be more accepting. And as I said earlier, if it's harder to get another doctor than it is to continue arguing with them, then ignore their requests. However, if getting another doctor is easier, just go with what they're saying. You don't want to cause someone who could go into shock unnecessary stress.