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Summary
This article discusses the fact that almost half of NHS Consultants have private medical insurance.
Medical insurance - why some NHS Consultants choose to be treated privately. Page 2
Author: Anna Richardson
Dr Burnett had cause to applaud her decision last year, when at a BUPA
health check, she was found to have breast cancer. Within hours, she was seen by a consultant surgeon who made sure that she received the surgery she required within a couple of days. She was soon recovering from the operation, happy in the knowledge that she was far better off with BUPA than with the NHS. "I was lucky enough to have exceptionally prompt treatment because I choose to pay for insurance. Under the NHS I ( car insurance quotes ) would not have been screened for breast cancer until I was 50 and would not have been able to catch my cancer at such an early stage. The type of surgery I had is only rarely available on the NHS, depending on the experience of your local surgeon".
If you are worried about the waiting times on the NHS and the possible lower level of service, it may be a good idea to look into getting private medical insurance. Because there are many different types of medical insurance, and such a large variety of ( term assurance ) options, we definitely recommend seeking independent professional advice before making a final decision. When choosing your cover, you will need to decide a list of hospitals at which you would prefer to be treated, and what level of cover you will require - among a wide array of other decisions.
The Internet is the perfect place to look for information on private medical insurance. All you need to do is type 'private medical insurance' into Google, or any other search engine, and you will be able to find a wealth of information. We recommend visiting the brokers' web sites, because they can provide ( car insurance policy ) you with independent advice, whereas if you approach a company direct, they will naturally want to sell you nothing but their own policies.
Many of the broker web sites can put you straight in touch with a professional adviser, who will be able to discuss your individual needs over the phone. ( car insurance cover ) You will not need to discuss this face-to-face with anyone. You may also be able to get a cheaper deal through a broker. Three cheers for the Internet!
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