Brighteyes

Will We See Retail Health Clinics in the U.K.?

Having lived in the UK for a decade, I believe they already have such a system. Let me explain. When you get a cold or health discomfort such as splinters, bruses, flu or stomach pain; you go to the GP at his/her Surgery that is nothing more than a CVS Clinic. They write prescriptions, dispense plasters (band aids) give injections and recommend further care from a specialist or hospital. This is all covered under NHS (National Health Service) and funded by an enormous tax rate. US citizens think this is wonderful, having FREE health care. Talk to a working man or woman to find out how free it really is. So you see, they already have CVS clinics, they are called surgeries and the GPs come to your house if you have a need at night. The only thing a CVS Clinic would give the Brits is no appointment for a visit to the GP. The downside is there aren't very many stores open after 5:00pm GMT.