tell us about it
we are trying to get info together to strengthen our case, but as I say, it is pretty hard to argue when it seems impossible to quantify the level of risk that Fred is at. He may have an 80% chance of developing heart disease/ diabetes etc, but that's not to say that he will. It's something that is impossible to forsee. It feels like NZIS are pretty inflexible on this- they have been told to clamp on these risky symptoms- I have asked for clarity as exactly what level of risk they think he has, and how much they feel he will cost the health service etc, but they wont give an answer
We have an appointment with a consultant next month- it's going to be fun asking him to try to risk assess Fred, when we are talking about what might or might not happen in 20 yrs time! I am going to ask our GP to give us a summery of costs that he would have cost them over the 6yrs since we have been with them. That might help our case. We can also show that his hypertention is not weight related as he has been treated for it for 20 yrs- before his weight gain
I know they can afford to be choosy as who to let in, but apparently 20% of the population are at risk of Metabolic Syndrome- just seems more than a little harsh
