Death panels? Oh, we are up with the Media Hype.

Until healthcare is infinite there will always be rationing. Who gets organs is decided by a panel of experts, and yes, those who don't get them have an increased chance of dying.

People are increasingly demanding of the NHS. A cough for 2 weeks - quick, off to the GP!

I am not advocating this as the "good old days" but one elderly patient informed me that pre-NHS, seeing the GP would be the pay for a day or so - not something taken lightly. I personally think that a nominal charge attending both A&E and one's GP. In France, people are expected to bring all their medical records to their doctor and this is considered normal, so I don't think paying a small payment isn't unreasonable, and would help preserve the system for the future.