French healthcare has its problems but it makes the NHS look like Bedlam.
Recently my GP here thought it would be a good idea for me to visit the radiologist to take a look at my non-performing thyroid gland.
I made the booking online using an app called Doctolib. An appointment was available in a couple of weeks. In the UK you’d be lucky to get one in six weeks.
There are no diversity, equity and inclusion officers. There are no trans flags painted on the sides of hospitals
The privately owned radiography clinic in Clermont Herault is immaculate and spotless. I had a choice of clinics using Doctolib, but my GP recommended this one. I arrived five minutes early for my 10 o’clock appointment.
The clinic is new and the check-in like an airport. I scan my Carte Vitale, the national health identity card, the screen confirms that I’m expected, and I sit in the waiting room for all of two minutes.
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