Importants VS Regular Patients

I am quite certain this happens in many well known Academic Centers as well as any hospitals in the world in any business sector.

For those of us in health profession, we do not like being asked by the administration to pay special attention to the VIPs. But what makes them VIPs? Because they support the institution and donate money? Is that how they see themselves or as society ourselves see them as some special breed? Health professionals do not like this behavior. We see patients from all walks of lives and we pay special attention to each and every patient we see. I personally wold not care if my patient is a homeless or a wealthy donor. What I care the most if am I caring for them without bias and am I doing my best.

I am always conflicted when these situations arise in my practice.
If I am defiant, I am sure I will hear an earful of how I did not accommodate this "important patient", I am nice and accommodating, I know I will be sucked into the nebula of unneccessary calls and will be called away form taking care of "regular patient".  I find this to be the most unfair way of treating patients. I am furious when these situations arise.

In a society where we teach our children that every individual is unique and special, why are we not practicing what we teach as adults?????