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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