Nhs No 2 Posting

[jennyjoan]

I had to get an eye test at my local hospital yesterday and I was treated like a queen.

I must say they were all foreigners but fabulous English speaking. From the lady who kept apologising for putting stinging drops in to my eyes to the lady who absolutely insisted on bringing me to the lift.

I could not believe it. The NHS definitely is being run by overseas nurses, doctors etc and thank God for them.

I am still reeling from the kindness to me yesterday. Long may it last.

[Peter Pedant]

jesus retro you are not having much luck
you are the one who had an endovar repair of an aneurysm a few years ago innit ?

The Royal Marsden has a very good reputation.
I consumed large amounts of rituximab for lymphoma and since I have survived since 2012 ( as one of the 75% who do) I regard as money the NHS has spent wisely.

[retrocop]

I consumed large amounts of rituximab for lymphoma and since I have survived since 2012 ( as one of the 75% who do) I regard as money the NHS has spent wisely.

As do I. I have undergone a quadruple heart by-pass since then.
I recall,one visit for blood tests and consultation which was a monthly event to determine Capecitadine doseage programme . A very loud gentleman was greeting nurses like long lost personal friends and ensuring every one heard how he beat cancer and completed his treatment.
After a wait I was seen by the consultant who discussed my bloods and asked if all was OK with me and the chemo treatment. I replied in the affirmative and was given another month's prescription that could only be dispensed at the hospital pharmacy. I waited another 2 hours for my prescription and then made my way to the car park ticket machine outside the main entrance where I bumped into loud mouth almighty. He exploded when he got his ticket fee of £10 and started moaning in my direction. I paid mine which was about £18.
I shoved my bag of capecitibine in his face and said,"My parking fee was £18 and this prescription is worth £600 per month for the next year. I consider £18 a bargain and since you have been given the all clear so should you. I still hope for my all clear"
A few splutters and a very red faced ungrateful fool shuffled to his car.