Paying to jump doctor queue
Jul 21st 2003, 4:25 am
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Paying to jump doctor queue
The greed is good GPs here are on a winner , I must ask though what happens if too many punters want this deal , next stop a raffle?
A MELBOURNE doctor is running a three-tiered billing system where those who can afford to pay more jump the queue.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/com...55E661,00.html
A MELBOURNE doctor is running a three-tiered billing system where those who can afford to pay more jump the queue.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/com...55E661,00.html
Jul 21st 2003, 5:40 am
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Better get used to it PB,that's how it works over here,had a friend of mine try to see his doctor,told it was over a week for an appointment
"What if I pay?"
"hmmm,how about now then"
Money talks,always will,just try and get anything out of the NHS
"What if I pay?"
"hmmm,how about now then"
Money talks,always will,just try and get anything out of the NHS
Jul 21st 2003, 5:41 am
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Originally posted by Codgob
Better get used to it PB,that's how it works over here,had a friend of mine try to see his doctor,told it was over a week for an appointment
"What if I pay?"
"hmmm,how about now then"
Money talks,always will,just try and get anything out of the NHS
Better get used to it PB,that's how it works over here,had a friend of mine try to see his doctor,told it was over a week for an appointment
"What if I pay?"
"hmmm,how about now then"
Money talks,always will,just try and get anything out of the NHS
Jul 21st 2003, 7:07 am
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Originally posted by Codgob
Better get used to it PB,that's how it works over here,had a friend of mine try to see his doctor,told it was over a week for an appointment
"What if I pay?"
"hmmm,how about now then"
Money talks,always will,just try and get anything out of the NHS
Better get used to it PB,that's how it works over here,had a friend of mine try to see his doctor,told it was over a week for an appointment
"What if I pay?"
"hmmm,how about now then"
Money talks,always will,just try and get anything out of the NHS
NHS: Mum discovers lump. Gets Drs. Appt. same day. Referral to Oncology Dept. at hospital 4 days later. Confirmed Cancer. Another 4 days later is in for surgery. Excellent aftercare and follow-up.
Aus. Health Care (Public): Friend goes to Drs. with lump. (Has to wait over a week for appt. (public system). Still waiting (over 6 weeks later) to hear when hospital appointment MIGHT be...
Jul 21st 2003, 9:19 am
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Yes,it has it's good and bad points,but all I was saying is the pounds speak
Jul 21st 2003, 9:40 am
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Want a appointment at my NHS surgery and ring today, the first appointment is in 3 weeks time.
Went in there last week to ask about getting a copy of my medical records; firstly they wouldn't believe that I'm entitled to it, when they had checked, they said it would take a month to organise and they would be in touch!! Didn't know I had THAT big a medical file!
Went in there last week to ask about getting a copy of my medical records; firstly they wouldn't believe that I'm entitled to it, when they had checked, they said it would take a month to organise and they would be in touch!! Didn't know I had THAT big a medical file!
Jul 21st 2003, 11:41 am
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Originally posted by Rosy
I speak as I find:-
NHS: Mum discovers lump. Gets Drs. Appt. same day. Referral to Oncology Dept. at hospital 4 days later. Confirmed Cancer. Another 4 days later is in for surgery. Excellent aftercare and follow-up.
Aus. Health Care (Public): Friend goes to Drs. with lump. (Has to wait over a week for appt. (public system). Still waiting (over 6 weeks later) to hear when hospital appointment MIGHT be...
I speak as I find:-
NHS: Mum discovers lump. Gets Drs. Appt. same day. Referral to Oncology Dept. at hospital 4 days later. Confirmed Cancer. Another 4 days later is in for surgery. Excellent aftercare and follow-up.
Aus. Health Care (Public): Friend goes to Drs. with lump. (Has to wait over a week for appt. (public system). Still waiting (over 6 weeks later) to hear when hospital appointment MIGHT be...
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Jul 21st 2003, 12:32 pm
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Two cases that happened fairly recently to my family :
NHS :
Nan - found lump - dignosed cancer - removed within 7 weeks
Medicare
Father in law - Found skin cancer - removed within 5 weeks.
There is very little difference in how the two systems perform. Thats from my experience anyway. Get ill here....go private and you will get treated quicker....same goes for oz. However, the standard heath care systems both perform well....
NHS :
Nan - found lump - dignosed cancer - removed within 7 weeks
Medicare
Father in law - Found skin cancer - removed within 5 weeks.
There is very little difference in how the two systems perform. Thats from my experience anyway. Get ill here....go private and you will get treated quicker....same goes for oz. However, the standard heath care systems both perform well....
Jul 22nd 2003, 12:29 am
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Originally posted by PeteY
Two cases that happened fairly recently to my family :
NHS :
Nan - found lump - dignosed cancer - removed within 7 weeks
Medicare
Father in law - Found skin cancer - removed within 5 weeks.
There is very little difference in how the two systems perform. Thats from my experience anyway. Get ill here....go private and you will get treated quicker....same goes for oz. However, the standard heath care systems both perform well....
Two cases that happened fairly recently to my family :
NHS :
Nan - found lump - dignosed cancer - removed within 7 weeks
Medicare
Father in law - Found skin cancer - removed within 5 weeks.
There is very little difference in how the two systems perform. Thats from my experience anyway. Get ill here....go private and you will get treated quicker....same goes for oz. However, the standard heath care systems both perform well....
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'Father in law - Found skin cancer - removed within 5 weeks.'
I'll do it 2 mins wheres me dry ice.
