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Thread #67710 Message #1133274
Posted By: GUEST
10-Mar-04 - 03:46 PM
Thread Name: BS: Private and public medicine
Subject: RE: BS: Private and public medicine
I would prefer a hospital which I can phone to make an appointment, and be given one within the next couple of weeks as opposed to be put on a six month ( or longer) waiting list.
I would prefer a hospital where I can be admitted for an operation if necessary, and not stand a good chance of it being cancelled at short notice, and at times on the actual day of the operation.
I would prefer a hospital which is staffed at realistic levels,and the staff paid at a realistic rate, so that they feel valued and able to put their all into nursing.
I would prefer a hospital which is able to offer private rooms or small wards. Thus decreasing the risk of MRSA being spread throughout an over crowded ward.
Under the current NHS being offered, I would have to pay privately to ensure all of the above criteria are met.
I would prefer my taxes be directed towards our current NHS system so as to improve it.