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what do u all think about the nhs..
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In regards to both, I've personally experienced both ends of the scale in terms of good and bad experiences with them. A system so big is never going to be perfect, but I do feel there are cases of easily avoidable cases. Yet with many horror stories you hear about in the news, I wasn't there and don't know exactly what went on, oh and hindsight is a very good thing. Yet only so after something has happened.
I think that's quite a good question to ask Heather
As for NHS direct, it was much better before the Tories came along and fucked it up. I'd rung it a few times and was always happy with the response.
At the end of the day, we live in a world were modern technology and medicine keeps us living longer and longer, resources are always stretched to offer people the best treatment available and with the cuts that have been implemented I think the NHS struggles but does keep on giving a world class service (especially for what the actual amount of our contributions are)
I know bad things do happen on the NHS but compared to the millions of patients the NHS sees it is a minuscule.
The NHS deals with over 1 million patients every 36 hours (according to nhs.uk), how many of them go wrong, a fraction. sure we always here about the horror stories but you fail to hear about the thousands of people which are saved from life threatening illnesses every day and how much thanks do you believe the doctors actually get? very little. We as a nation take the NHS for granted and I doubt anyone (myself included) could imagine a life without it. I mean without it we would end up with a failing healthcare structure like the US where only the middle class and the rich can afford healthcare/insurance and the lower class and poor would be shafted.
I mean I have had bad service at the hands of the NHS (problems with hearing aids taking over a year to sort) but anything I've had that's been remotely problematic has been dealt with swiftly and sharply.
As for NHS direct it is kind of two fold, in my experience they normally tell you to go to the hospital/GP etc and see a doctor, yet I only call them when something is actually wrong (ie something more than the flu) for example the last time I called them I had severe stomach pains (thought it was bad gas to begin with) and they told me to go to the hospital, went and waited and turns out I had a infection with my liver requiring antibiotics.
Over all the NHS is an amazing and wonderful service.
Yes, but clearly you've not been reading about the nanites they're experimenting with. I think as with most things it will plateaus, but not for many generations to come.
I mean it depends how invested the human race gets involved with augmentation and cybernetics.
ETA: Tell a lie I once rung a few years back when I'd just gone on the pill and started to experience chest pains. The guy was really rude and basically told me I was overreacting. It really does depend on who you get.
The problem with NHS direct/111 is they are too cautious with sending people to a&e. I've always asked for a GP to come see me instead - often because I can't get myself to a&e anyway. Yes it's great we don't pay at point of service but many doctors have poor bedside manner these days, and that does make a huge difference to your care and how quickly you recover.
She was then told to go out of hours, who sent her to her GP. No-one knew was what was wrong and it did clear up