The majority of Britons would consider paying to be seen privately if it meant they were diagnosed quicker, new research has found.
Concerns about cost, waiting times and access to healthcare through government reforms are driving people to seek private alternatives to the NHS, a Simplyhealth report has said. It also revealed that people are turning to different sources, especially the internet, for information about illnesses. According to the YouGov poll of 5,097 working adults conducted for the health insurance provider, more than half of respondents (59%) said they would consider going private if it meant a faster diagnosis. And just over half believe they will need to wait longer for treatment than ever be...
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