My 28F best friend has been unwell for years. It turns out she has Helicobacter Pylori, and has probably had it since she was a small child. They don’t know how much havoc it’s wreaked on her body and, considering it can cause sores, ulcers and cancer, the situation is quite urgent.

Despite this, the soonest any Sydney, Australia hospital can get her in for an appointment is a year. Apparently there’s a huge wait list, and people over the age of 50 are prioritised.

So, what are some ways I could get her bumped up the waiting list?

EDIT: She needs a gastroscopy too, so need to bump her up for that one as well if I can. Similar delays. Her suggestion was, “What if they do both at once and meet in the middle like an accordion?” But I’m not sure a doctor is going to go for that, let alone two.