Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
When something becomes a BUSINESS, unfortunately it is bound to attract people who's PRIORITY is making money.
You're so right, Graham. The guy leading the review into PIP implants ( Sir Bruce Keogh ) has suggested an insurance scheme for future cosmetic surgery patients. Most of us wouldn't travel without insurance. It's amazing that until now financial protection is not always available should something go wrong in the private UK or foreign health sectors. Of course the patient would pay a premium ( just as in other insurance ), thereby preventing these commercial ventures walking away from adverse outcomes.
Successful claims are covered in the NHS by the Litigation Authority and medical defence organisations.
See also separate thread on " Our right to healthcare ... ". Patient outcomes should always take priority over business / shareholders' interests.