Top-up fees

Top-up fairly according to means

BMJ 2008; 336 doi: 10.1136/bmj.a165 (Published 29 May 2008)
Cite this as: BMJ 2008;336:1205.4

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  1. Alfred P J Lake, consultant in anaesthesia and pain medicine
  1. 1Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire LL18 5UJ
  1. apjlake{at}aol.com

    Many users of NHS services already top-up by paying for private care, which not only discriminates against those who cannot pay but also alleviates pressure for reform …

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