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Access to Specialists in Private Health
Private patients can now take an active role in the decision over who takes over their treatment and care. When possible, requests for a specialist will be taken into account and facilitated....
Addiction Treatments Available Via Private Health Care
A range of private treatments are available at clinics and rehab centres in the UK for people addicted to drugs, alcohol, smoking or who have food disorders....
Aftercare in the Private Sector
For many patients, the aftercare they receive is one of the most important factors in their total care package as this is the part they remember most when they have fully recovered so it is also impor...
Agency Staff Working in Private Hospitals
Competent agency can be as valuable members of the healthcare team as those who are permanently contracted in the area and it is not uncommon to see temporary (or agency) staff in the private sector....
Arranging Your Overseas Operation
Many people may quite like the idea of having their surgery abroad but are unsure of how to go about arranging it, but in modern society it can be relatively easy but there are some vital issues that ...
Choosing Your Location
The amount of countries now accepting patients from other countries continues to increase and the choices may be a little overwhelming so make sure you research each institution to ensure it is suitab...
Diagnostic Technology in the Private Sector
Going private for diagnostic tests is much quicker than waiting on NHS lists and private screening can be obtained either under your medical insurance or on a pay-as-you-go basis....
Difference Between NHS and Private Health Services
The differences between the services offered within the NHS and the services available in the private sector and many. These differences may be extremely apparent whilst others are a little more discr...
Disadvantages of Working in the Private Sector
Working in a smaller organisation may suit some staff very well whilst other staff might feel that there are too many disadvantages of working in the private sector to consider it....
Disclosure of Medical History
Although genuine mistakes and oversights do occur when people are filling in application forms, it is very important to make sure you include a full medical history and a schedule of all existing comp...
Does Private Health Encourage Social Inequality?
Based on political arguments, the debate of whether this question has any grounds for debate continues....
Employment in Private Hospitals
Working in the private sector is slightly different to working in the NHS even though your clinical role may be the same....
Exclusions to Private Treatment
Health insurance companies can refuse to include many conditions on an individual policy. There are some that are common to most providers whilst others will depend on the applicants existing health....
Eye Surgery in Europe
Since it became possible for any EU resident to travel to any EU country for medical treatment, more people are choosing to combine a visit to a private clinic for eye surgery with a break abroad to r...
Facts and Figures: Costs of Private Treatment
Private healthcare is big business in the UK, with private hospitals in competition with the NHS for its own patients. Costs vary widely and travelling abroad for private treatment is becoming more po...
Figures and Facts About Uk Private Healthcare
The private healthcare sector in the UK has grown in recent years but reliable statistics that show its size and scope are difficult to find....
Flexible Payment Options for Self-Paying Clients
As the world of private healthcare becomes more competitive, healthcare providers are finding more ways of helping clients pay for their treatment....
Getting a Referral to the Private Sector
There are several ways in which a person may seek a referral to a private healthcare provider and this may be dependent on your GP, your insurance provider and indeed whether you have health insurance...
Going Abroad for Fertility Treatment
The costs of many fertility treatments are much lower in Eastern Europe and countries outside Europe such as Mexico and India, prompting many UK couples to go abroad for IVF and other procedures....
Going Abroad for Medical Spa Treatments
The ultimate luxury for many people is a holiday in an exotic location with private medical spa treatments laid on as part of the package. Healing, restful, luxurious - but also expensive....
Going Abroad for Treatment? Get Medical Travel Insurance
Your medical travel insurance will cover you for the same things as ordinary travel insurance - but includes around £5 million of cover for emergency medical expenses....
Having Babies Privately Nearly Bankrupted Me: A Case Study
Emily planned to have her twins in a private hospital but when triplets arrived, the cost of her medical care spiralled and she and husband John struggled with the bill....
Health Insurance & My Battle With Lung Cancer: A Case Study
At the age of 38, Richard has terminal lung cancer. Health insurance has helped him access the treatment that may have given him a few more months of life....
Health Insurance and Private Treatment Abroad
The option of medical tourism is becoming more attractive as prices for private treatments elsewhere in Europe can be lower than in the UK but do private medical insurance policies cover it?...
Hip Replacement in a Private Hospital: A Case Study
After having successful cancer treatment, Annie decided that she didn’t want to wait for a hip replacement on the NHS, so opted for private treatment...
How to Choose a Health Insurance Provider
Like most things, the field of healthcare insurance can prove to be a confusing issue as there are so many companies now offering competitive prices....
I Had Addiction Treatment in Thailand: Case Study
Breathing Space in Thailand is a unique private addiction clinic that provides the perfect facilities to take the first steps to breaking alcohol dependence, or any other addiction, with intensive add...
I Had Laser Eye Surgery in Hungary: A Case Study
Pam decided to have laser eye surgery to correct age-related sight problems. She opted for Hungary to save money and combine her treatment with a family break....
I Had My Baby's Stem Cells Banked: A Case Study
Cord blood, the blood in the umbilical cord of a baby, can be extracted from the placenta after birth to obtain valuable stem cells that are useful in treating leukaemia and other cancers....
I Had Private Treatment for Breast Reduction
Large breasts can cause many physical problems and can also have an adverse impact on self-esteem. Surgery, done privately or on the NHS, can reduce breast size very effectively....
I Had Shoulder Op on Private Health: A Case Study
Sports injuries can cause damage and arthritis to the shoulder that is chronically painful. Having a shoulder replacement done privately can improve quality of life enormously....
I Went Private to Have My Varicose Veins Stripped: A Case Study
Varicose veins can be unsightly and can cause a loss of confidence and self esteem but there are private cosmetic surgery treatments, such as varicose vein stripping that can help....
My Private Allergy Test Showed I Was Allergic to Gluten
Gluten intolerance is also known as coeliac disease. It is an over-reaction to gluten by the cells in the lining of the intestine that can cause damage to the delicate tissue and troublesome symptoms....
NHS and Private Health Pensions
As the general population is living longer and to a better quality of life, it is important to start planning for these years when able. Paying into a pension scheme will make a huge difference to how...
NHS Patient Treatments in the Private Sector
As the population ages and generally lives longer, the amount of patients needing surgery grows. This can lead to long waiting times which is a problem that has been addressed by health chiefs....
NHS to Work More With Private Healthcare
In recent years the collaboration between the NHS and the private healthcare sector has grown and further, probably exponential increases are likely in 2009....
Non-Surgical Treatments in the Private Sector
It is not just cosmetic operations and routine procedures that can be offered by private hospitals and clinics; there are many non-surgical options also....
Not-for-Profit Health Organisations
Some private hospitals and organisations are not exactly businesses in the true sense of the word as they are run on a non-profit making basis....
Notifying Your Insurer of Illness
When taking out medical insurance, your are obliged to tell the insurer of any existing conditions but do you know how and when to inform them of any treatments needed in the future?...
Offering Employees Private Healthcare
Although some additional costs may be incurred by the employer, the benefits of offering employees the option of private health insurance can off-set this most of the time....
Paternity Testing in the Private Sector
Proving paternity is now technically straightforward and the service is offered by several private commercial companies in the UK. Taking a sample is easy and the costs are not outrageous....
Paying for Cancer Drugs No Longer Means NHS Exclusion
In November 2008, the UK government reversed an earlier decision to withdraw NHS treatment from people who paid for drugs not currently available on the NHS....
Private Health and Hospital Acquired Infections
Although the risks are considered to be lower in the private sector, it may still be possible to find you have developed a hospital acquired infection during your stay....
Private Health in NHS Hospitals
Occasionally patients who are paying for private treatment may find that they receive their treatment and care in an NHS setting; this can happen for a number of reasons....
Private Health Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Faecal occult blood test screening for colon cancer is now offered throughout the UK for 60-69 year olds. Others may find it convenient to have colorectal cancer screening done privately....
Private Health Sector Terminology
AS private healthcare becomes an issue tat has increasing importance to the general public for many reasons, it is very helpful to have a basic understading of the terms frequently used within this su...
Private Health Treatments for Breast Cancer
If you have private medical insurance, perhaps through work, and you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it may be worth looking at what treatments are available at private hospitals....
Private Health Treatments for Digestive Problems
Going private is possible for several different types of digestive problems. Having difficult with an eating disorder, losing weight, worried about bowel cancer - a private hospital can help....
Private Health Waiting Lists
As private healthcare managers are able to control and accurately predict the expected turn out of patients, the chances of a waiting list accruing are small....
Private Health: Not Just for Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgical procedures such as breast surgery, liposuction and facelifts are very common in the private sector, but there are also many other types of surgery performed in private hospitals as w...
Private Healthcare and Cancer Treatment
Although there may seem to be many benefits to having private health insurance or seeking private healthcare, the issues surrounding cancer treatments within this domain remain subject of much debate....
Private Healthcare and Fertility Treatments
Fertility treatments are varied but can be expensive. As private patients it is important to find out exactly what is included in the total price making sure that there are no hidden costs....
Private Healthcare and Long Term Illness
Long term illnesses can be very expensive for the person funding the care and treatment involved in these conditions so it is not frequently considered in association with private healthcare but is it...
Private Healthcare and Your Recovery
The recovery period after an operation in the private sector is not hugely different to that in the NHS and after discharge you may receive your care through the NHS in many cases....
Private Healthcare for Children
As children are so well cared for within the structure of the NHS, there are not many services offered to kids within the private sector....
Private Healthcare for Older Patients
As the population ages and we live longer the need for private healthcare seems a logical step but it is also a fact that the costs of such policies increase with the age of the client....
Private Healthcare Regulations
Private hospitals and those in the NHS may seem like they are managed very differently for different purposes leaving many people wondering whether there are any differences in the way in which they a...
Private Healthcare Training Opportunities
In order to offer patients the best services, it is vital that staff are fully trained in all areas of the speciality that they provide, but are there differences in the training opportunities within ...
Private Healthcare with No Health Insurance
It is not always necessary to have private health insurance to receive private healthcare as many treatments can be purchased directly off the provider on an as and when basis....
Private or NHS Treatment in an Emergency
In general, private hospitals are not equipped or staffed to manage the types of emergencies that are seen on the television in accident and emergency departments, but there will always be the possibi...
Private Treatment Cured My Incontinence: A Case Study
Stress incontinence is a problem that affects many middle aged women. Surgery to support the urethra and muscles with tension-free vaginal tape is a very successful treatment....
Private Treatment for Eating Disorders
Private treatment for eating disorders can involve a residential stay or regular outpatient treatment at one of the private clinics that offers this service....
Private Treatments for Obesity
Private healthcare offers several surgical procedures to make it possible for very obese people to lose weight. These usually target stomach volume....
Prostate Cancer and Private Sector Health
It is possible to go privately to obtain a range of treatments for prostate cancer, including surgery and localised radiotherapy. It offers some advantages for men with private medical insurance....
Scar Treatments Available On Private Health Care
Severe scars can be eligible for treatment within the NHS but the majority of scars require treatment for cosmetic reasons. Private hospitals in the UK offer many different scar treatments....
Screening for Breast Cancer on Private Health
Although the NHS now has an excellent screening programme for women over 50, it may be possible for those younger than this to be able to purchase a screening programme in the private sector, provided...
Self Pay: Important Considerations
If you can't get private medical insurance, or you don't want to take out cover but just decide to pay for a course of private medical treatment as a one-off, self pay allows you to do that....
Sports Injury Clinics in the Private Sector
Private sports clinics are available all over the UK to treat all manner of sports injuries. Next day appointments are often available and assessment and treatment is available far more quickly than o...
Staff Benefits in Private Sector Health
The private sector is known for being able to offer employees more benefits than the NHS but is it enough to persuade a potential staff member to choose private employment over the NHS?...
Staff Entitlements in the NHS and Private Sector
Staff entitlements are often negotiable during the contract signing process. The amount and level of entitlements received by staff may help recruit and retain employees for longer periods of time....
The Benefit of the Private Sector to the NHS
There are a number of reasons why a person may decide to request their treatment is given in a private setting, each benefit having a greater relevance to each individual than another....
The Benefits of Going Abroad for Treatment
Going abroad for treatment is something that some people find hard to understand but for others the benefits far out-weigh the disadvantages....
The Disadvantages of Having Treatment Overseas
There are many reasons why going abroad for surgery can seem like a nice idea but there are also some issues that may dissuade you from making that booking....
Trade Unions and the Private Sector
Trade unions are organisations that act as a voice for working parties. They are particularly important in the negotiation of better working conditions and terms of employment which is why they are al...
What if Surgery Goes Wrong?
Any form of surgery carries risks that are explained to the patient before the operation, but many patients often wonder what exactly does happen when the surgery doesn't go as planned....
What is Private Health Insurance?
Private medical insurance involves the purchase of a healthcare policy is return for a payment premium. The insurance provides medical cover that gives the person named on the policy access to private...
What is Private Healthcare?
The term private healthcare refers to the types of care and treatment patients receive outside of the NHS. The services offered do not come from government money and is funded by the patients themselv...
What Private Physiotherapy Treatments Are Available?
Private physiotherapy involves a detailed assessment and then treatment, usually physical manipulation and exercises, to solve a range of mobility problems....
What to Expect in a Private Hospital
The differences between NHS and private hospitals are varied. The treatment itself and the care expectations should not be any different between the two, but other factors may vary quite widely....