2007-01-15 06:21:03 · 19 answers · asked by vicki 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
sometime between your first operation and your funeral
2007-01-15 06:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by OhSimonsBinDrinkin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the NHS is paid for by your taxes there is theoretically no age limit for operations. However if the operation will only give you short term gain then the hospital may turn you down.
My grandfather is waiting for an operation on his hand and he's in his upper 80's. Remember when the Queen Mother had a hip operation and she was pushing 90 at the time, and yes it was done on the NHS.
2007-01-15 06:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by bassmonkey1969 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You stop having operations on the NHS when you die (no longer needed, unless you get an autopsy!!!), unless the risk of having the procedure is greater than the benefits. You can always pay for an operation, but it can be expensive (extremely)...only useful if you want to get seen quickly.
Still, you have to pay for prescriptions which aren't cheap - in Wales they're free until 25 and half the price you'd pay in England after that age!
2007-01-16 12:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by Ali41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As i understand there is no age limit on having operations on the NHS, it goes on wether it would be safe to perform such operations on the person.
There is no age limits or barriers, it is literally on general health of the patient
2007-01-15 06:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by mrwurzal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NHS is free at the point of use for everyone, regardless of age. Unless you're a foreigner of course in which case you will get a huge bill and you can't leave the country until you've paid it*
*we wish ...
2007-01-15 06:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no age to stop having operations. The only consideration for older people should be whether the procedure is more dangerous for them than the condition.
Anything else is age discrimination which is now illegal in the UK.
2007-01-15 06:24:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no age limit. As long as you are fit enough to withstand surgery, you can have an operation. If this question relates to you or one of your family, speak to the Surgeon or your consultant. They will tell you everything you need to know about the surgery.
2007-01-15 06:30:49 · answer #7 · answered by catwoman6942 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Nan had a hip replacement at 90 she's still going strong. They will operate on any age providing they think that the heart can stand it.
2007-01-15 06:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When your in a box six foot under ground or if the doctor thinks there is more chance of death having a operation as apose to not having it
2007-01-15 06:24:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean? There is no set age - it's a decision based on balancing potential benifits with the potential risks.
2007-01-15 06:23:59 · answer #10 · answered by somekindahero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is a point at which you have to pay a tenner for prescriptions, maybe after you're 16. I've got a feeling dentistry stops being free after 16 too
2007-01-15 06:25:39 · answer #11 · answered by Shadebug 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋