Why does it take so long to get an appointment with a specialist?

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How is this a thing when there are conditions that could likely get drastically worse in between the symptoms showing and the actual appointment date? And also people getting no assurance it’s not something life threatening causing extra anxiety and stress?

I have no expertise in economics or the medical industry so I’d appreciate any insights.

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Since we have no idea what country you are in or what specialty you are referring to there is no useful answer to give beyond the most generalised: specialists are trained extensively in one field, which means there are fewer of them than general doctors, and waiting times are dependent on your specific condition.

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