Healthcare would be a sick joke in the wrong hands

RECENTLY I suffered a heart attack, but now back at home recovering I keep envisioning two different scenarios.

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The first, a factual account of what really happened, occurred when I was “blue-lighted” to an NHS hospital. There I was greeted by a group of nurses and doctors, all of whom were reassuring, calm and professional as they explained what was happening.

I was then taken to an operating room, where again staff were supportive, and efficiently did their job of inserting a stent into my blocked artery. They were confident in what they were doing and were obviously highly trained professionals keeping me informed as they worked. I remained in hospital for just a few days, and all this wonderful care was free.