Gardening is out for my mate as he needs a knee op. He saw his GP who injected fluid into the joint 3 times over 6 weeks. No improvement so the GP referred him to a surgeon and an op was scheduled 6 weeks from referral. He saw the surgeon, nurse and had bloods and assessment all on the same day plus agreed his post op physio and ergonomics plan at that visit. Simple one stop medicine and responsible health economics. Rehab is amazing here in France and is freely available either at home or specialist rehab centres with other multiple therapies such as physio, ergo and psycho. Inpatient stay includes film nights. Visits from folk musicians and an art session each week - all to help you along onto the road of physical recovery. oh meals in a rehab unit are served at the table. Starter, main, cheese, dessert, coffee and a large tumbler of wine. Family can eat for 7 € Car parking is always free.
NHS has a lot to learn.