Health Care Plans

Case Studies

VIP’s wife diagnosed with Breast Cancer
VIP and wife wanted private treatment and fully covered under the terms of the scheme
HRM discussed benefits of NHS Treatment
VIP’s wife decided to have surgery in NHS where she found talking to other patients with similar problems beneficial
She then need Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy and looked towards private hospital
HRM again discussed benefits of NHS treatment which she decided to again take under the NHS
She then required Herceptin which at the time was not available under the NHS
HRM negotiated with two NHS Hospitals and arranged for Herceptin in a local hospital under the NHS
Savings £150,000

VIP required Heart Surgery
Intended to have procedure in London Private Hospital
VIP was over 65 and had other complications
HRM advised benefits of being in NHS facility due to age and possible other complications
HRM arranged for his treatment to take place at National Heart Hospital (NHS hospital in London) as a private patient
VIP rang post surgery to thank HRM for recommending the NHS as he realised the additional value of being in a centre of excellence
Savings £4,000 and more appropriate clinical setting for patient

Teenager admitted in a emergency to an NHS hospital
Initial investigations took place but teenager waiting for hours in hospital without being treated
Parents wanted to transfer to private facility and to a specific specialist
After investigations HRM allowed transfer to private facility to allow mother and son some rest and to ensure management by the Consultant who appeared to be a top specialist in the medical condition
Parents convinced private treatment better
Teenager discharged but teenager’s problem not resolved
HRM discussed problem with the Consultant
Teenager and mother having to travel significant distant to see this Consultant
HRM discussed transfer to NHS and admission to NHS facility local to home
HRM managed the process and teenager in more appropriate facility