My great hope is that one day our dear British Friends might institute some Capitalist reforms to the NHS. Although private healthcare outside of the NHS is available, some Capitalist incentives within the NHS would certainly improve things for all. Sadly, it seems that whenever I've read articles discussing such issues in the UK press, the entire concept of 'profit' within the realm of healthcare is spat upon like a dirty word.
From what I hear, the British are already spending out of pocket for private health insurance. I think the time when American-style HMO’s in Britain is closer than we think. BTW, I take no pleasure in their pain. Brits are some of the best people in the world-when they’re not left-deranged.