They had even half a handle on health tourism?
I left the UK to go abroad in 99. I'm back visiting and on Monday needed a doctor for conjunctivitis. I was seen without any verification of who I am, I was asked to provide a name, local address and home address. None were checked.
At the chemist I caused much hilarity when I asked how much it was or if a passport was ok as ID.
Oh, and the doctor asked if I wanted a prescription for paracetamol. Like that's not available for 15p in tesco.
I am saddened by the whole thing. Being EU I'm entitled to reciprocal healthcare and I'd have been happy to pay and claim back later. But the whole thing was a fucking joke, ok my treatment was cheap - but that's 30 quid not in the budget of "your" child's treatment now.
AIBU?
To think the NHS would have a few more quid if...
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