NHS Patients Told to Pay for Treatment

NHS Patients Told to Pay for Treatment

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The transcript discusses changes in NHS services, particularly the removal of certain treatments like ingrown toenails, moles, and skin tags from NHS coverage. The Haxby Group Practice in York offers these treatments privately, leading to controversy over potential conflicts of interest. Public opinion is divided, with some supporting private options and others concerned about accessibility. The British Medical Association warns of trust issues, citing NHS contract rules against charging patients. The local primary care trust is investigating, while the government insists reforms do not favor the private sector.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What procedures are no longer covered by some health services, leading to controversy?

Ingrown toenails, moles, and skin tags

Dental check-ups

Eye examinations

Heart surgeries

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Haxby group practice ensure their private treatments were ethically governed?

By discussing and implementing proper governance

By offering free services

By reducing the cost of treatments

By consulting with patients

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the public's general opinion on the availability of private healthcare options?

They are against any form of private healthcare

They think there should be a choice similar to dental care

They believe all treatments should be free

They are indifferent to healthcare options

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did the British Medical Association raise regarding private treatments?

The cost of treatments

The potential damage to patient trust

The quality of private healthcare

The availability of doctors

5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Department of Health say about reforms in healthcare services?

They have no stance on the issue

They support complete privatization

They encourage private sector dominance

They make it illegal to favor the private sector