Be careful what you wish for...

If you believe what’s said in the media, you’d probably conclude that our NHS is on its knees and on the verge of a meltdown. You’d think that primary care (GPs and A&E) is a complete disaster in this country and that it’s only a matter of time before the whole house of cards comes crashing down round our ears.

Despite this "obvious truth," it seems that people in other countries see what we have here in the UK as a good thing and are actually quite envious of our health service.

Funny that…

Free access to GP services is what I believe needs to happen. Then, and only then, will those on low incomes be able to take control of their health. Sure, it'll cost a hell of a lot of money. But if people could afford to go to their GP to get their cholesterol checked, to have their blood pressure measured, to talk about giving up the fags, then we could potentially claw back a significant amount of the money, while at the same time improving the nation's health.

But when you have the choice between paying 60 euro to have your BMI measured, or buy the tin of baby formula that your nipper needs, I know which most people would choose.

The full article is over here.