September 20, 2024 | Australian, The: Web Edition Articles (Australia) Author/Byline: Steve Robson | Section: Inquirer 2240 Words Australians could be forgiven for thinking their health system is crumbling around them at the worst possible time. We read reports of patients dying while waiting for ambulances to arrive, or in the back of ramped ambulances queueing up outside emergency departments. The number of Australians waiting for surgery in our public hospitals has reached an unprecedented level. Outside of public hospitals,