I wish people would stop claiming that the public wants 'choice'. I don't want 'choice'. What would I do with it? 'No, I feel that doctor's characterisation of my primary symptoms reveals an fundamental misunderstanding of the entire endocrine system. Find me another.' As a Joe Public person I just want to know that, if something bad happens, an ambulance staffed by dedicated, sensitive people like you will take me to my local hospital, who will look after me. That's my 'choice'. And damn right - if you call an ambulance for a verruca or a cut finger, you should get a whopping great bill for it, and a criminal record if you can't pay. Sock it to 'em, Tom.