Why privatisation has been a costly failure in Britain

Re:Why privatisation has been a costly failure in Britain by BoiledCabbage on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @09:55AM (#36681025)

No, it's because those aren't essential services that people need with little option to competitively shop for. People can choose not to get cosmetic surgery, or postpone it significantly, or shop attorney between many different options.

They frequently can't for their health decisions.

Again, it's 'market competition' amidst healthy consumer choice, not 'free markets' that are beneficial for society.

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Re:Why privatisation has been a costly failure in Britain by aeyes on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @11:03AM (#36682031)

And the healthcare providers make it hard to even see their prices up front. It's like going into a grocery store without price tags. You can't really compare prices.

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Re:Why privatisation has been a costly failure in Britain by refurb on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @07:31PM (#36688561)

90% of medical procedures are elective (i.e. not urgent). Giving patients time to decide when and where to get them.

People already shop around for things like joint replacement.

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