At 10:13 19/09/1996 +0100, Ross A wrote:
>Some countries have a small consultation charge (of say a fiver) to
>deter the `frivolous' consultations, but that is all you pay - nothing
>for drugs, nothing for hospital referrals and nothing for follow-up
>visits.
>snip
>However, it is very unlikely that such a change will be made. They tried
>in Queensland, or so I understand, and the public outcry was such that
>the government had to back down at once.
>
Yes it is very unlikely:-( But so was the Poll Tax, and that caused riots.
BTW, who introduced prescriptions charges first? ... Labour.
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his is probably an excellent way of saving their resources and
giving some measure of equity to their GPs.
My initial response is favourable. It sounds like their are some intelligent
grey-suits at your HA.
As for continuity of care... bye :-)
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