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My cousin had his wisdoms out... and nearly died.

NHS Direct is a lovely idea - but that's all. In practice, it doesn't lessen the strain on doctors and hospitals, but increases it. This is because in many cases, the nurse on the phone is going to have to recommend that you seek medical help in person, on the basis that you clearly can't be examined properly over the phone. As a result, many people who would otherwise have shrugged off whatever's happened to them without a thought are told that they ought to seek assistance, and do.

Hell, road, good intentions, paving? You betcha.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Fri 28 Mar 2008, 15:08, Reply)