Agreed, ip. It's not reasonable to expect a same-day appointment with your family doctor regardless of the reason. A system like that is neither affordable nor efficient. It means that doctors have idle office time on a regular basis.

As it is, roughly half of Canada's patients get same-day appointments with their family doctor, even if it's just for a rash. And if the problem is seriously threatening to your health, just say so. You'll either see your doctor immediately or be directed to a hospital.