[justiceseeker93]

Although I'm a staunch opponent of nationalized medicine anywhere, it's difficult to tell whether the bureaucratic delay in this woman's surgery was a factor causing her death. More specific facts are needed, and perhaps the husband of the deceased can release the records for all to see. However, it's a safe bet to say that the delay did no good.

Wonder how many Brits will be discussing it and demanding "reform" in their system. Or do they just "move on" and accept the premise that it's OK if government bureaucracy causes needless deaths?

[SatinDoll]

During a physical many years ago I had a positive test for cancer. The doctor didn’t notify me but six months later wanted a retest. When informed why they wanted to retest, I about exploded!

I immediately went to another doctor and requested the test. It, too, was positive. Unfortunately I was in the middle of a heavy work commitment and could not get free for three months; my new doctor, after an examination, agreed that was acceptable but no more than three months. Any longer and I was pushing my luck.

Tests post surgery proved false positives on all thirty tumors. I was lucky.

The point I’m making is that it was my choice to delay, not some faceless bureaucrat.

[potlatch]

Delays kill people. I’ve read that many from Canada come here to be treated.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!