Public v Private

by Emma,Robs,Matt and Chris

Public Benefits

• It is paid for by taxes so it feels free

• Not elitist- does not separate the rich from the poor

• Well equipped ICU and A+E

• Not over diagnosed

• Public hospitals want patients out of hospital quickly.

Private Benefits (bupa)

• no waiting lists • extensive private cancer cover available in the UK • access to quality treatment from consultants and

specialists • a straightforward claims service that puts you first • access to over 400^ clean and comfortable

recognised hospitals

Private benefits contd

• access to groundbreaking drugs and eligible treatments

• a 24-hour nurse health line offering medical guidance

Public disadvantages

• Really really long waiting lists

• Because NHS is a universal benefit it is more likely to be abused.

• NHS trained doctors can be lost to private sector health centres

http://hospitalnotes.blogspot.com/

Private disadvantages

• It can be costly (you pay twice)

• Not covered for everything

Conclusion

• For minor surgeries private health centres provide a better service even if it is more expensive. Also the food is nicer