Overseas visitors to the UK are currently charged for hospital visits, dental treatments and prescription drugs. People working for UK-based employers and students on courses of at least six months duration are entitled to at least some NHS hospital treatment free of charge. The government had considered charging for GP consultations, but decided that easy initial access was important to prevent risks to public health such as HIV, TB and sexually transmitted infections.
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@8ZJJTQR3yrs3Y
No, but depending on the circumstance, they should pay for 25% of the emergency medical treatment
@8SQXBZP4yrs4Y
Depends of severity and emergency.
It should be the same as a UK citizen would find visiting their country
@8S3YZK74yrs4Y
yes, but only adults should need to pay
@8PPQ5S74yrs4Y
No, but only if the issue is not forseeable, e.g a heart attack or stroke. Issues that are predictable, like a pregnancy on or around a due date, should be charged.
@8LBXXB34yrs4Y
I think the NHS already is a luxury to people who live in this country, they should maybe pay a small price.
@8CVCK2V5yrs5Y
No, as long as there is proof that they did not come to the UK for the specific reason of getting free treatment.
Only if they then require medical aid
@98W4KWTAnimal Welfare2yrs2Y
Means tested for adults before entering so those who can should. No charge for children up to 18 unless the treatment is from self abuse caused by any drug.
@93T2BTX3yrs3Y
Yes, if they cannot pay straight away they can be put on a plan
@8JKD5RH4yrs4Y
International visitors should pay towards the NHS for non emergency treatment if they’re only here for a temporary amount of time, haven’t got health insurance & not paying taxes. Emergency treatment which risks life should always be free.
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