Hilary Jones博士前往伯明翰, 以更快的速度更换臀部, 突出NHS等候时间。 Dr. Hilary Jones travels to Birmingham for faster hip replacement, highlighting NHS wait times.

72岁的电视医生Hilary Jones博士前往伯明翰医院更换他的臀部,以避免长期的国民保健制度的等待时间。 Dr. Hilary Jones, a 72-year-old TV doctor, traveled to a Birmingham hospital for his hip replacement to avoid long NHS wait times. 他利用国民健康服务局患者选择方案,选择了一个等候名单较短的设施。 Using the NHS Patient Choice program, he opted for a facility with shorter waiting lists. 琼斯鼓励其他人考虑进一步旅行 以加快他们的护理。 Jones encourages others to consider traveling further to speed up their care. 一项调查显示,许多病人愿意长途跋涉或转往私人设施,以避免长期等待国民保健服务。 A survey shows many patients are willing to travel long distances or switch to private facilities to avoid lengthy NHS waits.