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Eek. Greater sharing of data is often cause for concern. But this seems like a particularly pernicious change. For those who are unaware, the NHS will currently
by nicoburns 5y ago
Eek. Greater sharing of data is often cause for concern. But this seems like a particularly pernicious change. For those who are unaware, the NHS will currently treat anyone who needs care: no questions asked, including about illegal activity (as long as you're not judged a danger to medical staff or other patients of course). And they won't report any suspected illegal activity to the police either.
This is excellent from a healthcare perspective. It means that if someone needs care they don't have to think twice about it. They can just seek that care. This looks like it might destroy that trust, and IMO that's not at all worth it.
- qazwsxedchac 5y agoNot true. If you show up at a UK A&E with what looks like a gunshot wound or a stab wound, you will get healthcare, but the police will also be informed of you having suffered these specific injuries, and they will take a keen interest in finding out the surrounding circumstances. As in, for example: "Did you get shot because you shot first?"
- ukd1 5y agoThis isn't true; they do ask for proof of residency. Source; I've been twice with folks from the US needing urgent care, and they've been treated, but also coerced into paying and or giving their details. If I were there outside of a visa etc, I would already not trust the NHS.