TV star Dr Hilary Jones has issued a health update after he was pictured in a hospital bed.
The GP, 72, who is known for his appearances on GMB and Lorraine, is from Kent. However, he made a 180-mile trip from his home to undergo a second hip replacement in Birmingham.
Following the operation, Dr Hilary has opened up about recovering while choosing to go to a private hospital…
Dr Hilary Jones in hospital bed
Dr Hilary revealed he sought treatment at a private hospital to avoid a huge waiting list.
He used Patient Choice, which is an NHS service. It gives people the option to search for private facilities, hospitals and other providers that they can access.
Private hospitals can even be used if they provide the same service that the NHS would. Meanwhile, patients have access without being billed for it.
As a spokesperson for Practice Plus Group, Dr Hilary underwent his operation at a new hospital in Birmingham.
“I’d do it again in a heartbeat for faster, quality care and highly recommend it. Patient Choice gives people real power –”
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