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| Most people in Wales would prefer to be treated at a hospital within 10 miles of their home even if it means a longer wait, a BBC Wales survey has revealed. | Most people in Wales would prefer to be treated at a hospital within 10 miles of their home even if it means a longer wait, a BBC Wales survey has revealed. |
| It found 57% of people preferred treatment at a local hospital compared with 40% who wanted quicker treatment at a specialist unit 50 miles away. | It found 57% of people preferred treatment at a local hospital compared with 40% who wanted quicker treatment at a specialist unit 50 miles away. |
| Three quarters of the people questioned said it would be fair for patients to be fined if they missed an appointment. | Three quarters of the people questioned said it would be fair for patients to be fined if they missed an appointment. |
| More than 1,000 people were questioned for a BBC Me and My Health debate. | |
| Plans are currently being discussed to re-organise the NHS in Wales which could result in smaller hospitals being closed and new regional specialist centres being set up. | Plans are currently being discussed to re-organise the NHS in Wales which could result in smaller hospitals being closed and new regional specialist centres being set up. |
| The plans could mean longer journeys for treatment for some patients. | The plans could mean longer journeys for treatment for some patients. |
| A proposed super-hospital for Swansea will mean Morriston and Singleton hospitals - two of the largest in Wales - being merged. | A proposed super-hospital for Swansea will mean Morriston and Singleton hospitals - two of the largest in Wales - being merged. |
| A review of services at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil and the Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant has pointed towards the two having to work together. | A review of services at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil and the Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant has pointed towards the two having to work together. |
| The survey showed 59% were willing to pay extra tax to fund the NHS | The survey showed 59% were willing to pay extra tax to fund the NHS |
| Other hospitals in south-east Wales are also under review. | Other hospitals in south-east Wales are also under review. |
| New units are being built in Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent, but three hospitals in Newport could be shut to make way for one new hospital in the city. | New units are being built in Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent, but three hospitals in Newport could be shut to make way for one new hospital in the city. |
| The BBC survey also found more than half of those questioned felt it was fair to deny or limit health care to people who refuse to give up smoking, to stop drinking excessively or to tackle their obesity. | The BBC survey also found more than half of those questioned felt it was fair to deny or limit health care to people who refuse to give up smoking, to stop drinking excessively or to tackle their obesity. |
| Of the people polled 85% agreed that all drugs and treatments should be available regardless of cost and in principle 59% were willing to pay extra income tax to fund the NHS. | Of the people polled 85% agreed that all drugs and treatments should be available regardless of cost and in principle 59% were willing to pay extra income tax to fund the NHS. |
| When questioned about finances, 61% thought that too much of the NHS budget was spent on management costs - currently 4% of the overall budget. | When questioned about finances, 61% thought that too much of the NHS budget was spent on management costs - currently 4% of the overall budget. |
| Me and My Health: The Debate... with Betsan Powys is broadcast on BBC One Wales on Wednesday at 2230 BST. | Me and My Health: The Debate... with Betsan Powys is broadcast on BBC One Wales on Wednesday at 2230 BST. |