I don't at all think that paying for a private consultation is traitorous to the ideals of the NHS.
I've certainly done it.
The idealogy of the NHS is a noble one, but the fact is that waiting lists and PCT funding red tape aren't fun, and if you can get around them by going private then its sometimes better for you to do so.
If you want to put a less self serving slant on it then you're taking workload from the NHS, which means the time and money can be spent elsewhere.
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Date: 2009-12-02 12:47 pm (UTC)I've certainly done it.
The idealogy of the NHS is a noble one, but the fact is that waiting lists and PCT funding red tape aren't fun, and if you can get around them by going private then its sometimes better for you to do so.
If you want to put a less self serving slant on it then you're taking workload from the NHS, which means the time and money can be spent elsewhere.