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tricia keegan · 02-12-2009, 12:14 PM

I think whats mentioned above is the very worst a national health care system can become if not done properly.
We have a national health health care system here in Ireland and while not perfect (is any system?) I've been very happy with my level of care. In saying that though, some may recall Carol H had to emigrate here from Scotland to get access to the tykerb she needed as it was'nt available there at that time. I've spoken to a few people in the UK who are angry at the length of time it can take NICE to pass these meds for general use.
I don't think we can generalize though as it's obvious there are pro's and con's in any system and no one has it perfect yet!

02-12-2009, 12:14 PM	#8
tricia keegan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,463	I think whats mentioned above is the very worst a national health care system can become if not done properly. We have a national health health care system here in Ireland and while not perfect (is any system?) I've been very happy with my level of care. In saying that though, some may recall Carol H had to emigrate here from Scotland to get access to the tykerb she needed as it was'nt available there at that time. I've spoken to a few people in the UK who are angry at the length of time it can take NICE to pass these meds for general use. I don't think we can generalize though as it's obvious there are pro's and con's in any system and no one has it perfect yet! __________________ Tricia Dx July '05 IDC 1.9cm Triple positive 3/9 nodes positive A/C X 4 ..Taxol/Herceptin x 12 wks then herceptin 1 yr Rads x 36 ..oophorectomy August '06 Currently taking Arimidex.. June 2011 osteopenia/ zometa x1 yearly- stopped Zometa 2015 as Dexa show normal bone density. Stopped Arimidex July 2014- Restarted Arimidex 2015 for a further two years on the advice of my Onc. 2014 Normal Dexa scan 2018 Mammo all clear, still NED!