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Posted by David in Wales on July 10, 2007 at 09:18:32 from (86.150.234.23):
In Reply to: OT ?? FOR DAVID IN WALES posted by mtgummibear on July 10, 2007 at 06:24:37:
Hi; When it was 1st conceived the idea was wonderfull, everyone could have "free" mediacl care. It was paid for by a percentage of everyone's wages. However in recent years it has changed and has become un-managable, and has to be cost effective. We have too many people using the system and not enough money going in. Small hospitals have been closed down and replaced by "super hospitals" covering huge areas and large populations. My wife has been into hospital several times, and I was in our local small hospital last year following my heart attack. This hospital gave my family excellent treatment. And our local doctors are very helpfull, but we are in an area of low population. In cities & towns its very different. Prescription drugs here cost aound $13 per item, but sometimes these drugs can be bought in a pharmacy for less money over the counter. Wales has its own "government" the National Assembly, and no-one in Wales pays for prescription drugs. BUT many people are paying for private health care or its available through their employers so that they get faster treatment, very short waiting lists. But the premiums are very expensive. The National Health Care system works (just) but is in danger of melt-down in the future. Cheers David
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