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Is it worth going private?

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Avoiding NHS waiting lists was the main reason for 45% of insured people taking out their private medical insurance. However, most NHS patients do not have to wait long for treatment. The benefits of private care include better food, internal decoration, and information on conditions and treatments. Both offer satisfactory privacy and visiting arrangements. Disadvantages of private care include a lack of emergency back-up facilities and 24-hour medical staff cover, and recent substantial price increases.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1992
Health care industry, Surveys, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Health insurance, Socialized medicine

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Going, going, gone

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Issues are presented concerning the purchasing of goods at auctions. Advice is given on how to make a bid, payment details, buyer's costs and action to take in the event of a bidding error. The purchaser's legal rights are discussed.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2001
Management, Auctions

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Going green

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Competition in the UK electricity market has broadened to include green electricity, which is produced from renewable sources. Green electricity is almost always more expensive, as it is produced in smaller amounts.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2000
Analysis, Electric utilities, Alternative energy sources, Renewable energy

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