Open Chat XVII

[Tombraider95]

Never saw the appeal of Reddit personally, so glad I avoided that.

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Was supposed to have a couple of tests done this week, coming to around £250, which I thought was fine. The blood test was today but just before she stuck the needle in me she told me it was £600. Errr wut.

So now I've gotta chase the GP I saw to find out where this £600 has come from. I'll probably also see if I can get the blood test done on the NHS at this rate. But it's more so the fact I was only told when I was sat in the chair. Not good.

[SrDanielPonces]

why do you pay so much for a blood test

[scion05]

Originally Posted by Tombraider95

Never saw the appeal of Reddit personally, so glad I avoided that.

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Was supposed to have a couple of tests done this week, coming to around £250, which I thought was fine. The blood test was today but just before she stuck the needle in me she told me it was £600. Errr wut.

So now I've gotta chase the GP I saw to find out where this £600 has come from. I'll probably also see if I can get the blood test done on the NHS at this rate. But it's more so the fact I was only told when I was sat in the chair. Not good.

That's a hideous price. FYI NHS blood tests are literally pence/pounds in terms of lab fees.

[Tombraider95]

Originally Posted by SrDanielPonces

why do you pay so much for a blood test

Cause I have money to throw away

Originally Posted by scion05

That's a hideous price. FYI NHS blood tests are literally pence/pounds in terms of lab fees.

On my sheet for the blood test, it is has these ticked...

FBC & Differential
B12
Folate
Ferritin
TSH
Urea & Electrolytes
Liver Function Tests
Calcium
CRP

No idea what these are, but assuming these all add up to £600. But hopefully my local GP can do these for me instead.

[Bashar]

Originally Posted by Tombraider95

Never saw the appeal of Reddit personally, so glad I avoided that.

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Was supposed to have a couple of tests done this week, coming to around £250, which I thought was fine. The blood test was today but just before she stuck the needle in me she told me it was £600. Errr wut.

So now I've gotta chase the GP I saw to find out where this £600 has come from. I'll probably also see if I can get the blood test done on the NHS at this rate. But it's more so the fact I was only told when I was sat in the chair. Not good.

I’d be absolutely furious! I’m pretty sure that’s not allowed.

I hope the blood test is for nothing serious!

[Mr Od]

Originally Posted by Celephais

I don't care much about Meghan but the entire Royal Family is basically uber narcissism, the definition of thinking you're better than other people.

Meghan is not royal or aristocratic by any means. It is no coincidence that she was practically exiled back to America.

I disagree about the British royal family. They are for obvious reasons cultured people and must keep a modest and exemplary behaviour. Their job is to represent and manage a whole nation.

Originally Posted by Tombraider95

Was supposed to have a couple of tests done this week, coming to around £250, which I thought was fine. The blood test was today but just before she stuck the needle in me she told me it was £600. Errr wut.

So now I've gotta chase the GP I saw to find out where this £600 has come from. I'll probably also see if I can get the blood test done on the NHS at this rate. But it's more so the fact I was only told when I was sat in the chair. Not good.

Isn't healthcare free in the UK?

[Tremolo]

Has anyone seen The Crown? I don't know if it's like that in reality, but I can't help but hate these people and be fascinated by them at the same time.

PS: Prince Harry is hot as hell.

[Tombraider95]

Originally Posted by Bashar

I’d be absolutely furious! I’m pretty sure that’s not allowed.

I hope the blood test is for nothing serious!

My GP and I don't even think the blood test will come back with anything, which makes the £600 even worse lol

Originally Posted by Mr Od

Isn't healthcare free in the UK?

Everyone pays for it through tax creating the illusion that it's free, but I go private when I can because it's faster and my local NHS doctors isn't great.

[Elmer]

Years ago and only the first and part of the second season. I remember being very impressed by it. One of the most moving scenes for me was when the fragile king celebrated his birthday wearing the flimsy paper crown his children made for him. Beautiful.

[Tremolo]

Yes, I understand it received some criticism for supposedly "ridiculing" the Royal Family, but I don't feel that's the case. I think the show humanizes them, which is very different from ridiculing them. AFAIK, the Queen liked this show, even though she claimed the facts were exaggerated.

P.S. Prince Harry is hot as a burning oven.