How do private hospitals get blood for their operations?
Do they buy it form the NHS?
2007-03-15 04:42:59 · 5 answers · asked by eric t 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, they buy it from the national blood service. NHS hospitals also have to purchase the blood but they have it in their budget (this money then goes back into the blood service for things like the testing that is reqired for each unit etc).
2007-03-15 04:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by Tilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Red Cross or from Family Members of a Hospitalized Patent.
2007-03-15 04:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by thornrez1 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I only go for the tea and biscuits , but don't let on!!
2007-03-15 04:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what an interesting question! never thought of that!
2007-03-15 06:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by BscHons 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so, yes
2007-03-15 04:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by John W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋