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garinda · 17-01-2011, 22:56

'The MPs cite evidence from one patients’ group that people are already suffering as hip replacement operations are postponed and referrals for pain treatments are not being carried out. As a result of the turmoil, some PCTs are reportedly now only offering to carry out one cataract operation on patients who require treatment to both eyes.'
Patients miss operations as Government 'tosses grenade' into NHS - Telegraph

Nevermind the 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one eyed man is king' guff.

Perhaps we are entering the sorry state of 'If we cure the blindness in just one of your eyes, count yourself lucky'.

17-01-2011, 22:56	#32
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	Re: I find it hard to believe this ... 'The MPs cite evidence from one patients’ group that people are already suffering as hip replacement operations are postponed and referrals for pain treatments are not being carried out. As a result of the turmoil, some PCTs are reportedly now only offering to carry out one cataract operation on patients who require treatment to both eyes.' Patients miss operations as Government 'tosses grenade' into NHS - Telegraph Nevermind the 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one eyed man is king' guff. Perhaps we are entering the sorry state of 'If we cure the blindness in just one of your eyes, count yourself lucky'. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.