Medical Negligence

[fullyautomatix]

You're calling ME a troll, you odious POS?

Even a dumbo like you can see that fear of being sued for a bad diagnosis can lead doctors to rely on referring patients to specialists.

WHS ++

If a doctor makes an effort at a diagnosis he will get sued. Best to be cautious and not diagnose the problem.

[Fishface]

I just hate the ambulance chasing business - seems they are out to trash the NHS and snatch public money.

Maybe people could insurance against NHS medical negligence if it is percieved as risk to use.

I lived overseas without the NHS/social health care for 10 years - it is a nightmare for ordinary folks and private is awful and expensive.

Enjoy UK's excellent private medical care while it lasts - if the NHS goes downhill so does private.

And the bizarre/forgiving thing is the NHS will still treat people after they sued them.

[NotAllThere]

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Full private medical. The only time I see the GP is to refer me to a private specialist.
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Who received their training, for the most part, in the NHS.

Interestingly, foreign doctors and nurses who've done a stint in the NHS are highly sought after.

I've had nothing but good experiences with the medical system over here, yet a friend of mine came close to losing her life because of a bad doctor. You get 'em public or private. You pay more for the private ones.

[d000hg]

WHS.

However, they can earn £250K p.a. plus gold plated pension and work Mon - Fri 9/5 thanks to New Labour.

Full private medical. The only time I see the GP is to refer me to a private specialist.

MRI scan usually same day.

You get a MRI every time you go to the doctor? I suppose this explains your magnetic personality.

Maybe you get such good attention because they see you as a topic for research.