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[Martin Naef]

Tom

Tom Davies wrote:
>>> The sorry state of the NHS? You've been reading too many sensationalist 
>>> scare stories in the paper. It's really not that bad.

>> Unfortunately, I'm coming to this conclusion not based on newspapers, 
>> but based on just having had a child, having worked with lots of doctors 
>> over the last year, and first hand reports from friends and colleagues. 
>> If all you've ever seen is the NHS, you might think it's ok, but if 
>> you've had the comparison against several other systems within Europe, 
>> it's a shame.

> It is a bit rough round the edges, but I don't think it warrants being 
> called 'sorry'. My experiences of it, and the experiences of my family, 
> have all been positive, but I accept your points.

Well, it's a mixed bag IMHO. Basic things are fine (e.g. everything your 
GP can handle), but once you need a specialist you're in deep trouble. 
Waiting several months to get a bad knee even diagnosed, and then wait 
another year until you get the joint replaced means 1.5 years in agony 
and - which is worse - your joint is totally ruined by the time you get 
proper treatment, meaning you need even more complex (and hence 
expensive) surgery. That's just one example I know first hand.

> What annoys me is people who say it is poor, yet are unwilling to pay 
> more for it.

It's always a balance between just pushing more money into it vs. trying 
to make it more efficient. NHS, IMHO, needs both.

Bye
Martin

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