tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post114537873964528617..comments2024-01-25T21:02:12.558-05:00Comments on Springer's Journal: MISSION: NHS CO-OPERATION, a play in 5 scenesChristina Springerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344959813985960573noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post-1148285632971416962006-05-22T03:13:00.000-05:002006-05-22T03:13:00.000-05:00But why can't the general public realize the syste...But why can't the general public realize the system is broken?? They pay more here in taxes than I ever did for private health care--I had better service, choice of doctors, hospitals and dates--the system here is just aweful.<BR/><BR/>I would have shouted down the dental place until I got the x-rays. Something I would never have done in my life until I got here--it is just too frustrating dealing with any customer service/medical service in the UK.<BR/><BR/>ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post-1145893123696325652006-04-24T10:38:00.000-05:002006-04-24T10:38:00.000-05:00Well, actually, we do a lot of prevention. We are...Well, actually, we do a lot of prevention. We are not neurotic about sweets or juice, however, he is aware that there is alway a trade off. Sweets and juice are immediately followed by the tooth brush. We do a lot of brushing and I carry a toothbrush and paste with me at all times. <BR/><BR/>I find it appalling that we attempted to see a dentist on several occasions. We were stymied frequently by the dentist extending holidays, failing to show up at the office and other reasons not of our making. In addition, the Royal London Hospital mishandled our paperwork which resulted in losing critical <I>prevention</I> time. <BR/><BR/>Finally, in the States, we have known children who also have weak enamel. They got immediate, proper, preventative treatment with no waiting lists or other stalling. Their teeth are fine. <BR/><BR/>A system which has a 6 month waiting list for filling cavities is <B>broken.</B>Christina Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344959813985960573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post-1145663062822771342006-04-21T18:44:00.000-05:002006-04-21T18:44:00.000-05:00why does your son have such bad teeth? do you let ...why does your son have such bad teeth? do you let him snack on sugary foods, and not brush his teeth? dental decay is an entirely preventable disease you know. Instead of castigating the NHS, maybe you should take a moment to consider how your son ended up in this situation. Even if he does have all his teeth 'fixed' in America, if you both carry on with the damaging habits that led you there, he'll be in a similar situation in the not too distant future. Prevention is better than cure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com