In these days of NHS cutbacks is it right that artificial means of having children should use up funds that could go towards drugs that improve the outlook for cancer sufferers.
2006-11-11 19:48:58 · 11 answers · asked by Snowlizard 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
While I think some people should receive IVF I feel that if they are that desperate for children they should fund it themselves and leave the monies otherwise used for things like Cancer and Altzheimers etc.
I think if IVF was privately funded by the people themselves it would also encourage them to think about Adoption.
Having been told at 26 that I was not able to have children made me look at the whole children really differently and IVF was not an option for me. There are thousands of children looking for love and the security of a family - lets give them a chance! Adoption should not be so hard maybe this should be looked into - I know there needs to be rules and regulations but don´t be too rigid age wise etc.
Only my opinion - but that´s what counts - right?
2006-11-11 20:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by roxy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have worked in the NHS, for around 20 years, in the Operating Department.
A while ago, we did some IVF treatments, and in my opinion, based on the length of time taken for the procedure, the cost, and the results, it was certainly NOT something to be undertaken by the overstretched NHS.
IVF treatment is best carried out in specialist centres. In those centres there would be the time available for proper counselling, for the surgical procedures to be undertaken, therefore allowing the best possible results to be achieved.
I have every sympathy towards those who cant have children without IVF treatment. However, this is a costly treatment, and if you provide this on the NHS, another group of patients is going to suffer, as another treatment will become unavailable due to budgetary restraints.
That's just my opinion, but its based on experience and fact.
2006-11-11 20:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Due to medical problems some people are obviously not able to naturally fall pregnant. Why should they not have help. Generally IVF is only free if you fit in to specific criteria. For example if you cannot conceive naturally due to medical reasoning. Others have to pay around £3k for each cycle of treatment.
2006-11-11 20:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by libby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
During a shortage, funds should be channelled towards medical problems that cause disability, pain or loss of life. Lifestyle and cosmetic conditions should not be funded by the community.
There are already too many people, why spend money producing more?
2006-11-11 20:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Clive 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It should be free only to those persons who are screened and deemed appropriate and in those that is very likely to have a successful IVF: eg HIV neg, no organic cause for infertiltity/amenorrhoea, normal semenalysis etc (many authorities abroad have screening lists).
2006-11-12 05:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by grant_69_98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone should be given a chance at conceiving and having a baby. Some people can concieve quicker than others it's just peoples bodies. I think IVF is a great scientific achievement! Surely there is enough money to go round everyone. We pay enough in National Insurance and Tax.
2006-11-11 20:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It may seem harsh, but I really think that we should stop IVF treatment altogether. Infertility may be natures way of selecting the fittest genes for reproduction. Evolution in action. Before anyone starts going off at me, I know this seems a very hard view, especially if you have or know someone with fertility problems (I do), but look at it from a distance. It's a logical evolutionary process. Messing with nature has the potential to bring us all down, we should let it take it's course.
2006-11-11 20:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by boblv1482 1 · 5⤊ 2⤋
this is a hard one! if the nhs stopped wasting money they should have plenty of money for both and if people stopped wasting there time like people that have too much to drink on a sat nite then decide they need to go to hospital which costs the nhs money.
2006-11-11 19:53:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think anyone that's struggled to have a baby, either successfully or unsuccessfully, would appreciate this service... Obviously, people that haven't had any trouble getting pregnant are going to say that this should be stopped...
2016-05-22 06:42:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the situation, they may not be able to have children due to cancer etc!
2006-11-11 19:51:07 · answer #10 · answered by Vickezo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋