Interesting point because none of us like to wait, especially when we are anxious about our health. But you're missing the point ... if he hadn't been given the job someone else, more suitable, would have been, so waiting times wouldn't be affected. "unlikely to harm" is not good enough for me or my daughters, sister, niece or any other women. If you research what concerns have been raised about this surgeon you might appreciate - seeing someone quick does not always give the quickest outcome - it's about informed choice and not being unwittingly exposed to someone who is currently under investigation for numerous concerns which have yet to be fully investigated.