London surgeon carries out operation 1500 miles away in Gibraltar.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq577v126g9o
Just a shame that we cannot get operations in our own country.
The Wonders of Medical Technology
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david63
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The Wonders of Medical Technology
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Stephen
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Re: The Wonders of Medical Technology
Bang goes the bedside manner.
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Mervyn and Trish
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Re: The Wonders of Medical Technology
Look on the bright side. Book a Med cruise and get your op on the way back. I wonder if P&O will be offering excursions to the operating theatre?
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Stephen
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Re: The Wonders of Medical Technology
If it’s like their regular excursions prices we wont be able to afford it. Cheaper to go private.
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Mervyn and Trish
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Re: The Wonders of Medical Technology
But at least the ship won't leave you behind. Well only the bits they cut off.