2006-11-03 22:37:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
How do you get the NHS to pay for your dentist, I have to pay cash, but then again I've never been cancelled. Maybe that has something to do with it.
2006-11-03 22:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the reason for the cancellation. If you have other health problems that would make it risky for you to have the operation, then aim to resolve these first. For example if you have very high blood pressure then it would be too risky to have an anaesthetic until it's controlled.
If the operation was cancelled more than once for reasons beyond your control (lack of beds, running out of theatre time, staff sickness) then the hospital will do everything they can to get you in on the next list. Contact your surgeon's secretary or waiting list officer and find out what's going on - if you get no joy then write to Patient Liaison Services at your hospital, or even the Complaints Manager. It might also be worth having a word with your GP to see if he can expedite things for you.
All NHS hospitals in the UK have targets to meet regarding waiting times and cancellations - check the link below for guidance.
2006-11-04 01:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the National Health Service can do what they want, you probably have no rights in this matter if it isn't a lifethreatening thing (and even then, you would probably have few rights anyway). If they cancel alot of times you could contact your local paper, it might shame them into speeding it up. However if they prioritise someone else as in greater need of a quick operation than you there's not much you can do about it but you could try going private (or go private abroad, can be alot cheaper and not necessarily more dangerous if you choose carefully).
2006-11-03 22:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by Nikita21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the NHS is concerned, you have few rights. They can only afford to treat a limited number of people. They ration treatment by postponing it. When enough people have left the queue (because they've gone private, got better or died) you'll get your operation.
You can try making a fuss, but it's unlikely to do you much good. You can't even vote for a political party who are prepared to spend enough money on the NHS. Even the liberals have gone cheapskate now.
2006-11-03 22:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A practical answer: why not use advantages of EU and get dental treatment in Hungary? Dentists/doctors here really capable and equipped as much as others in EU but are a way cheaper. No queue, only an appointment to make.
2006-11-04 02:25:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your local citizens advice centre, the may be able to give you specific advice. There is also an organisation called PAL which fights for the patients rights. try contacting them (usually through your local hospital). Good luck.
2006-11-04 02:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 19:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by dukes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many times as they like, surgeon's probably to busy playing golf or seeing private patients, onlyt answer if you want to get seen quicker is go private or d.i.y
2006-11-03 22:46:11 · answer #8 · answered by chunkie_monkee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ok, i'm clueless, what is a nhs?
2006-11-03 22:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by enigma 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋