EXMOUTH patients are being asked how they reach their decision about which hospital they choose for their treatment.

EXMOUTH patients are being asked how they reach their decision about which hospital they choose for their treatment.

A sample of patients are this month being asked if they are aware they can choose an NHS hospital, or NHS-funded private hospital, anywhere in England when referred by their GP for treatment.

Exmouth residents wanting to know more can compare local NHS hospitals at www.nhs.uk/comparehospitals or visit the NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk to check all the hospitals in the area.