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Re:The US is the most expensive nation in which to have a baby by isostatic on Saturday January 20, 2018 @03:25AM (#16192599)
There is no cost to the patient in the UK, nor is there any bill presented, so in that sense you're right.
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Re:The US is the most expensive nation in which to have a baby by DanBC on Saturday January 20, 2018 @04:43AM (#16192771)
Private health care exists in the UK. Some people chose it. If you do chose it the hospital must tell you the price up front.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3968/regulation/7/m...

> Patients' guide

> 7.—(1) The registered person shall produce a written guide to the establishment or agency (in these Regulations referred to as “the patients' guide”) which shall consist of—

> (a)a summary of the statement of purpose;

> (b)the terms and conditions in respect of services to be provided for patients, including as to the amount and method of payment of charges for all aspects of their treatment;

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