Treating patients abroad. Worlds apart.
The government is making a virtue out of necessity by letting the NHS use spare capacity on the continent to help clear waiting lists. Better-educated and informed patients are likely to benefit most. The move will encourage comparisons between health services in the UK and other European countries, even if take-up is limited.
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