mjw47 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 in my experience when you have a major problem they are excellent, when the problem is less severe, although probably causing you concern, they're not so hot. I had a triple heart byepass at the northern general in 2008 & i can not speak highly enough of the treatment & staff. the only part of the experience which could have been improved was following discharge when the promised home aftercare failed to materialise. from speaking to people who have experienced hospital care abroad i have the impression that the health services in France , Spain & Austria are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 in my experience when you have a major problem they are excellent, when the problem is less severe, although probably causing you concern, they're not so hot. I had a triple heart byepass at the northern general in 2008 & i can not speak highly enough of the treatment & staff. the only part of the experience which could have been improved was following discharge when the promised home aftercare failed to materialise. from speaking to people who have experienced hospital care abroad i have the impression that the health services in France , Spain & Austria are better. Probably so but are they free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw47 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 the NHS isn't free. it's one of the biggest employers in the world & costs this country billions every year. That's one of the reasons we get taxed so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janie48 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 When it's good it's very very good when it's bad it's shocking! Quite true,and there's no excuse for bad nursing practices,some of that may be due to lowering of standards in practical nurse training,as well as low staffing levels and managment reallocation of staff in clinical areas. The problem of nursing staff shortages is worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanerothyme Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 the NHS isn't free. it's one of the biggest employers in the world & costs this country billions every year. That's one of the reasons we get taxed so much. Free at the point of delivery, that's the important part. I don't know of any other health systems that are free at the point of delivery. This is important because when it isn't, people may choose not to see a doctor because they cannot afford it, then die. Or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampent Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well he got your attention didn't he?:hihi: And you must have read his other threads Well said my love ---------- Post added 21-02-2013 at 21:08 ---------- Whats wrong with puerile threads-I think they make a refreshing change form bins,parking and snow?what threads would you endorse?If you were to set a couple running we could post in kind.I imagine they would have a political theme! Chaps deluded - thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Free at the point of delivery, that's the important part. I don't know of any other health systems that are free at the point of delivery. This is important because when it isn't, people may choose not to see a doctor because they cannot afford it, then die. Or worse. I think parts of Europe have insurance based systems that are free,and even the USA has free hospitals in some states,but there are some very long waiting lists.They also tend to employ staff that have been struck off etc. ---------- Post added 21-02-2013 at 21:37 ---------- Pretty poor in my experience and light years behind a whole host of countries now. If you live abroad it is hard to imagine how you have any recent experience,and this renders your comment meaningless I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I love and appreciate the NHS, being the best in the world is not what counts for me its about knowing that if I come to any harm or fall seriously ill the NHS will do its best for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 A vast and utterly inefficient monolith that drastically needs to be brought into the 21st century if it is to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampent Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 A vast and utterly inefficient monolith that drastically needs to be brought into the 21st century if it is to survive. In what way? Very bold statements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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