Insurance

[lastlid]

Yes that's just how I viewed it too.

At the same time it has to be said that in my experience it was using the same equipment and the same doctors/consultants/surgeons etc that the NHS use.
But to be honest If I could use it again I would.
Perhaps that makes me a hypocrite

Same line of thinking for me. It was there so I used it. Should I feel guilty? Not sure, but it would be great to think that what BUPA offered was also there for everyone.

My room in hospital and the food was better than with the NHS.

[Terpe]

Same line of thinking for me. It was there so I used it. Should I feel guilty? Not sure, but it would be great to think that what BUPA offered was also there for everyone.

My room in hospital and the food was better than with the NHS.

I quit BUPA almost a year before my wife needed an operation for a perforated eardrum (unfortunately)

Her consultant at the local hospital told her if she had private medical insurance she could have an operation within a couple of weeks at a time of her choosing and stay in a private room.

As this was not available, she had to undergo all manner of tests spread over a good 9 months then wait 18 months for the operation.
Her stay in hospital was an experience.

So it would seem that membership like BUPA can actually make a huge difference.
She suffered quite badly during the time taken to have the op and at times I was embarrased at the delayed time and very limited treatment she received.

Still, I have a great respect for the NHS, after all a perforated ear drum (although very painful) is not an emergency.