I think it's a stupid idea....
If you think about it A LOT of the cases in A&E are 'self-inflicted' anyway.... are they going to say that if you fall off a skateboard you have to pay? Or you hit your thumb with a hammer when doing DIY you have to pay? Do schizophrenics who refuse to take meds & have an 'episode' have to pay?
I chose to have an operation last year then had to go to A&E because of a complication- do I have to pay because I chose to have the op?
They treat prisoners without making them pay but they're questioning treating people who are drunk for free.
Another money making scheme I think
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