Mrs A (70s, congestive heart failure, weak) has developed lumps in her side and abdomen.
Ok, says GP, we'll send you for an ultrasound scan. We get letter from local (private) clinic. She phones up, they say "Oh, next appointment is November 13th."
Next day she phones again and says she's a private self-funding patient, and asks when the next appointment is. "Tomorrow." Which is only fair, isn't it? People who've worked hard for their money should be able to get proper service.
My Jim Royle.
(And yes, before the intellectual skinheads roar their disapproval, we're going private. We don't spend it on booze/meat/gambling/holidays/cars/etc, so we'll buy her some time instead).
I haven't traded insults with anyone, perhaps you need to re-read what has been said, and by whom - paying attention to Allen's posts to me in particular - before drawing incorrect inferences.
Andy, Anne hasn't accused you on insulting anyone, and all she has been doing is trying to stop the infighting. Picking on her is beneath you, and not showing you in a good light.