actually this is not too bada wait. 

--- Deri James <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> On Thursday 19 October 2006 19:57, Kendall David
> Corbett wrote:
> > Deri,
> >
> > >A bigger answer is for healthcare to be free at
> the point
> > >of delivery, then the big question would not
> arise.
> >
> > I agree, but I don't see it happening in the US
> anytime soon.
> >
> > How long are the waits in the UK for elective
> surgical procedures,
> > which a cochlear implant would be?
> >
> > Kendall
> >
> 
> Each individual is assessed and given a different
> priority based on various 
> factors (children are given the highest priority, if
> you've recently lost 
> your hearing this is also prioritised, the reason
> for your deafness is also 
> taken into account).
> 
> Based on your "score" the waiting time is generally
> between 1-12 months.
> 
> There is never a "charge" for this Op.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Deri
> 
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