"Was seen almost immediately"

I arrived 10 minutes ahead of appointment time; and was seen almost immediately by the anesthetist, then with intermittent sessions in the packed waiting room by other health professionals - who questioned, investigated and prodded me.

Four and a half hours later I hobbled my way back home. All in all, reasonably efficient - considering the millions of patients in the waiting room and very impressive how everyone I had to see was unfailingly friendly and patient, considering their work pressure. I was more than impressed, and I was really touched by the way my case was processed.