Deferences and priorities

• There is a possibility, and sadly, a strong probability, that messages like this taken from the end-of-year message to organisational members will continue to perpetuate and grow like Topsy. Congratulations on making it through to the end of such a challenging year! We wish those who celebrate a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those of you who do not. 

• There is a possibility and a strong probability that ambulance services are prioritised for some people over others.

• There is a possibility—and a high chance of probability—that emergency departments at hospitals will prioritise treatments for patients who have deliberately afflicted themselves—through avoidable behavioural outcomes—over those whose conditions were unavoidable.