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Originally Posted by Damien
Well that is utter madness and makes no logical sense, I understand why the NHS may not want to pay part of someones cost to go private but I don't see why they would withhold treatment for someone who also chose to go elsewhere  |
Exactly, if you've paid your NI contributions then you should be entiled just like anyone else.
If I buy Anadin for my flu rather than the prescribed paracetamol, should I no longer receive NHS treatment if my flu turns into pneumonia?
Sorting that out, to me, is more important than not charging people who already aren't charged for medication.
Course it would cost more, and the reality behind this idea is that it's just to try and win votes, not actually help people.