On 15 Aug 2004 at 9:19, M.Schild wrote: > Does that mean that if ESC implants prove effective, theywill only be > done in private clinics? What will happen to patients who cannot > afford private medical treatment? > The same thing that has happened with abortions. Cases will be brought to court and the courts will decide whether the Government shall be required to underwrite the costs of those patients. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn