Comparison
Oct 5th 2005, 2:48 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
One other question then. Have you ever had to refuse to transport a dying car crash victim becuase they have the wrong insurance? Or turn up at an A+E with a seriously injured patient just to be told to take them to another hospital which is and hour away?
Oct 5th 2005, 2:49 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by Pigtails
Taxes my dear. Just always cracks me up on this board when they call social programs "free". You're paying for it in every paycheck.
Oct 5th 2005, 2:50 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by Manc
free upon delivery, Even with the odd waiting list.......people aren't left with the stark choice of death or bankruptcy.
Oct 5th 2005, 2:51 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by geordiegirl2
there are guidelines for anything that may be indicative of cancer and they must be seen by a consultant within 2 weeks, i know this was not always met but three weeks is considered a too long and a hospitals league table position and subsequent funding can be affected by it so trusts work hard to meet it.
Oct 5th 2005, 2:52 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Sounds good, but will every district be able to afford it? I know that, depending on where you live, healthcare can be very good, or pretty crappy. I wonder if that will have any effect on this treatment....
Strange that the "Voice of knowledge" should have to "wonder" about anything!!!
Oct 5th 2005, 2:54 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by rushman
Strange that the "Voice of knowledge" should have to "wonder" about anything!!!
Oct 5th 2005, 2:58 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I've never heard of anyone not transporting a patient because they have the wrong insurance and a patient has to be stablised before they are transferred, always.
Oct 5th 2005, 2:58 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
It takes a smartass to be a voice of knowledge, I see you've got the job down to a T....well done you.
I apologise, I didn't realise that YOURS was the only opinion wanted in this thread.
Personally, I thought your unprevoked "Voice of knowledge" post was a prime example of being a "smartarse".
Oct 5th 2005, 3:00 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I've never heard of anyone not transporting a patient because they have the wrong insurance and a patient has to be stablised before they are transferred, always.
Oct 5th 2005, 3:01 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
The bankruptcy comes with trying to pay exorbitant council taxes.....
Oct 5th 2005, 3:02 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by rushman
I apologise, I didn't realise that YOURS was the only opinion wanted in this thread.
Personally, I thought your unprevoked "Voice of knowledge" post was a prime example of being a "smartarse".
Personally, I thought your unprevoked "Voice of knowledge" post was a prime example of being a "smartarse".
Of course you're unprovoked smartass remarks in any thread are well deserved and shouldn't be challenged....
Oct 5th 2005, 3:03 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I didn't realise my posts was the only posts on this thread.....or are you saying my opinion is the only one that counts? In which case I thank you kindly and take your kind remarks favourably.
Of course you're unprovoked smartass remarks in any thread are well deserved and shouldn't be challenged....
Of course you're unprovoked smartass remarks in any thread are well deserved and shouldn't be challenged....
Oct 5th 2005, 3:03 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Um has anyone ever been made bankrupt due to council taxes? I doubt it. If you genuinely cant pay (as opposed to just not wanting to) then you are exempted. And I seem to recall my council tax in England was a damn sight less than my property tax is here.
Oct 5th 2005, 3:04 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
It takes a smartass to be a voice of knowledge, I see you've got the job down to a T....well done you.
Oct 5th 2005, 3:05 pm
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Re: Comparison
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Is it time for the paddling pool full of mud yet?
But I do have to go off and bathe my daughter.....so while I'd love to continue this war of words.....my husband won't let me.
See you tomorrow guys.
