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Hi everyone
I have to say it's really interesting (if not a bit confusing) hearing all your experiences. One thing that strikes me is how different our treatment and access to it is?
Here in the UK it certainly seems to me that we put up with longer waits and we have to have exhausted every option before a drug is changed. I've been left for extended periods on nothing at all because the hospital is struggling to see everyone, and my GP doesn't want to interfere or cause a problem. However it's all completely free at the point of use!
Meanwhile in America it seems that you guys are seen as and when you need it, and action is taken quite quickly but with eye watering amounts of money on insurance. I can't work out if the NHS is very cautious (as well as underfunded), or if American GI's are much more willing to try a more severe treatment if it means you suffer for less time and don't go unchecked.
Is there anyone here who has experienced both sides? I would imagine there are many differences and I would be really interested to hear how it works in other areas of the world too
I have to say it's really interesting (if not a bit confusing) hearing all your experiences. One thing that strikes me is how different our treatment and access to it is?
Here in the UK it certainly seems to me that we put up with longer waits and we have to have exhausted every option before a drug is changed. I've been left for extended periods on nothing at all because the hospital is struggling to see everyone, and my GP doesn't want to interfere or cause a problem. However it's all completely free at the point of use!
Meanwhile in America it seems that you guys are seen as and when you need it, and action is taken quite quickly but with eye watering amounts of money on insurance. I can't work out if the NHS is very cautious (as well as underfunded), or if American GI's are much more willing to try a more severe treatment if it means you suffer for less time and don't go unchecked.
Is there anyone here who has experienced both sides? I would imagine there are many differences and I would be really interested to hear how it works in other areas of the world too