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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
A little confused I am .... that's my Yoda impersonation .... do you mean to say that if I, for example, crossed the pond, got sick, went to emerg at the local hospital, had treatment, I wouldn't have to pay for it 
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That's right Eric.
I have seen people from countries outside the EU get expensive drugs and surgical treatment(which they would have had to pay for in their own country) and nursing care, absolutely free of charge.
The NHS is supposed to ask if the person being treated has resided in the UK for 12 months...but requires no proof if the person answers in the affirmative.
Billions of pounds each year must be lost in this way......these people are called 'health tourists'.