Quote Originally Posted by Trefor View Post

Did he just assume he could walk in, get it done within a week or two and leave?
Exactly. That sounds like BUPA, not the NHS. I used to do exactly that with BUPA. Walk in and walk out almost at will, but not with the NHS.

The only time I have been admitted to an NHS hospital was on an emergency basis. And even then the operation was suspended and I eventually got it down through BUPA at the time and date that suited me.

I agree he should get treatment, but maybe not in the way he is expecting it
Yes. Normally, if not an emergency, anyone will have to have waited their turn, with the NHS, surely?