Can we stop the privitisation of the NHS?

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nametakenagain · 03/01/2012 22:51

The proposed changes to the NHS prepare the ground for heathcare in this country to follow the American model where you can have what you want if you can afford it, but there's not much for people that can't.

The NHS isn't perfect but it is the envy of the world for good reason - no other country gets the same high standards without putting in a lot more money.

Neither rich nor poor benefit where organisations make a profit out of sickness (the rich get encouraged to have unnecessary tests and surgery, the poor can't afford what they need).

Not many people in this cuontry would want this to happen, but it seems to be going ahead. I can't believe most of the MPs voting in favour realise the implications, or maybe they're too scared for their jobs. There have been a few campaigns to stop the bill but it carries on.

Any ideas?

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nametakenagain · 03/01/2012 23:54

Like with the recent scandal of cosmetic surgery clinics cutting costs by using non-medical silicone in breast implants, they should be made to foot the bill of the corrective surgery?

Another problem with private companies (unlike NHS hospitals currently) is that they are not forced to share information publically about how often things go wrong because this info is 'commercially sensitive'.

This is why I've personally not risked laser eye surgery.

I'm not against there being some private healthcare though, to be honest, just that is has to be regulated properly, be clear what you're paying for, and face up to its own mistakes.

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newwave · 03/01/2012 23:38

Legislate to outlaw the use of any and all NHS hospitals doing any private work.

Anyone having private medical treatment that goes wrong to have to pay for any corrections that cannot be done in the private sector.

Tax private medical insurance as a benifit in kind at the 50% rate.

Or better still nationalise the private medical industry.

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