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Title: What It's Like When You're An American Using Britain's NHS
Post by: Pete on January 31, 2015, 11:07:10 AM

Excellent article from a man who spends time in both America and UK. He compares and contrasts the health service in both countries.

Well worth a read.

http://bit.ly/1CD2Oa3 (http://bit.ly/1CD2Oa3)

Title: Re: What It's Like When You're An American Using Britain's NHS
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on January 31, 2015, 11:32:07 AM

Agreed Pete, great article though I think he generalised a bit about old people complaining. 

Apart from that, it was interesting to hear his experiences of a system we love to hate.  Seems we're far more advantaged than we think.  But since the NHS has always been around for us we rather take it for granted, don't you think?  :)

Title: Re: What It's Like When You're An American Using Britain's NHS
Post by: Pete on January 31, 2015, 11:51:34 AM

Yep, agree with you there Gert.

Problem is both main parties are using the NHS as a political football without a second thought for patients - it's all about money and the election.

Title: Re: What It's Like When You're An American Using Britain's NHS
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on January 31, 2015, 05:38:36 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 31, 2015, 11:51:34 AM

Yep, agree with you there Gert.

Problem is both main parties are using the NHS as a political football without a second thought for patients - it's all about money and the election.

You're right there.  Do they think we can't see that?   >:(