Re: Roger WAITING LIST BLUES!!

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Hi Phil

They do exist - that is waiting lists for waiting lists. It is a ploy by

NHS admin to keep a waiting list to a maximum of 6 months to cover their

backsides. I had a letter advising that the waiting list was too long for

an ear operation and they would put me on the list as soon as it was short

enough. As I had a perforated cyst inside my ear I went back to my GP who

expedited the matter. It certainly isn't all roses with the NHS but if you

stand your corner then hindrances go away. I know it shouldn't be necessary

but if you (or better still get someone else to do it for you) can irritate

the right person they will want you off their back as quickly as they can.

Rog BHR both hips 2001 Ronan Treacy

RE: WAITING LIST BLUES!!

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> > Hi, folks. I've been a campaigner for health care reform here in the

US.

> But I keep reading about these long waiting lists in Canada and the UK.

> This is for " elective " surgery? Is hip pain/arthritis not a critical

> surgery? How is it, generally, with these waiting lists? And why are

the

> waiting lists so long? Thanks, Joyce (LHR, 2/04)

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