Say Anything Blog

We keep hearing from liberal bloggers how much better single-payer, state-run health care is -
but, there is this from the Times of London…

Couples are still facing problems getting IVF treatment on the NHS, with some trusts refusing to fund procedures or comply with guidelines, such as a woman’s age.

Regional disparities mean that the same woman can be too old for treatment in one part of the country and too young in another. Two trusts have provided no IVF treatment in the previous two years.

Research suggests that eight out of ten primary care trusts are still failing to follow government recommendations set out in 2004 by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), allowing women three free cycles of IVF.

Other eligibility criteria, such as whether one of the couple has a child from a previous relationship, smoking habits and weight, also vary widely, the study shows.

Note that the State sits in judgement on WHETHER you deserve treatment, and HOW MUCH treatment you will get.

Consider this:  President Obama has turned the tobacco industry over to the FDA. Why?

I am guessing that smokers will have to register when they buy tobacco products. Then, when health-care is needed, that information can be pulled up and used by Big Brother in deciding whether and how much treatment you will receive.

Lucky Strike, anyone?

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6740622.ece