On Sun, 17 May 1998 22:33:48 +0000, [log in to unmask] wrote:
>Assuming that the wait is to be two weeks, what other services
>are to be reduced to meet this target?
>
>Yes, PCGs should address this issue, but far more people die from
>other things (13 in Rotherham from Ca Cervix last year I think).
>How are PCGs to address and prioritise all these?
>Is this what they call health needs assessment?
Elementary Rationing Year One Beginners:
It costs ukp500,000 to save a life doing cervical cytology screening
It costs about ukp30,000 to save a life doing kidney dialysis
As CEO, Chairman and Big Cheese of Cutsville PCG Inc, which would you
cut?
Answers on postcard please.
P.S. oh, forgot to tell you: no new money.
Ahmad
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