Paul,
One of the US states did discuss rationing, they even let the electorate
vote on how to ration. Do you believe that is the way to go?
By the way, if you are serious about Watchdog I'll let you have the
producers e-mail address. (But I think that they've done it before)
Regards
Jeff
Jeff Green
-Community Locum and Consultant Pharmacist-
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- Left Thanet when I was 15 and haven't missed it.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Paul Attwood
> Sent: 06 April 1998 21:56
> To: GP UK
> Subject: Re: Primary Care Groups
>
>
> From: Jeff Green <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 06 April 1998 02:49
> Subject: RE: Primary Care Groups
>
>
> >Paul,
> >I agree that rationing should be transparent, but why national? Different
> >areas will have different priorities.
>
> >Regards
>
> >Jeff
>
> You are talking here about prioritisation, allocation of resources at a
> specific health care area which reflects the needs of your population. No
> problem
>
> I'm talking about the non availability of procedures. Rationing.
> IVF, VV's,
> D&Cs, some drugs e.g. Taxol?
>
> Watchdog would love it, IVF available in Thanet but over the
> Wantsum (*very*
> little river) not available.
>
> Little Johnny can have his 2nd marrow transplant if he lives in Canterbury
> but in Dover no way!
>
> This should be nationally discussed by the nation. Do it any way other and
> you
> will be crucified sooner or later.
>
> Oh and BTW I vote YES for National Ballot on PCG!
>
> Paul Attwood
> GP Thanet
>
>
>
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