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		</div><p><a href="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/no-quiet-life-option-for-nhs.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full" title="David Cameron defended the coalition Government's NHS reforms" src="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/min-no-quiet-life-option-for-nhs.jpg" alt="David Cameron defended the coalition Government's NHS reforms"/></a></p>
<p>David Cameron has defended the coalition&#8217;s radical NHS reforms, insisting there was no &#8220;quiet life option&#8221; to ensure patients receive the best treatment.</p>
<p>The Prime Minister said the health service&#8217;s performance had fallen behind other systems in Europe, even though spending was at similar levels.</p>
<p>Some experts have criticised the speed at which the changes &#8211; which will see GPs take control of commissioning care &#8211; are being pushed through.</p>
<p>But Mr Cameron told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme: &#8220;Firstly, it&#8217;s right to start the process of change now. I&#8217;ve looked back on the previous government &#8211; they waited too long before introducing changes that were necessary and that would improve services.</p>
<p>&#8220;The second point is this is being introduced steadily. We are not asking GPs to take on new responsibilities for two years.&#8221;</p>
<p>The premier said there was &#8220;enthusiasm&#8221; among the medical profession for the shake-up.</p>
<p>He also denied he had been bounced into supporting the measures by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley despite the Tories pledging to give the NHS more stability when in opposition.</p>
<p>&#8220;In an NHS where, at the moment, drug bills are going up, the population is ageing, extra costs are being introduced, there is not a quiet life option,&#8221; Mr Cameron added.</p>
<p>Mr Cameron went on: &#8220;I think if we just carried on as we are&#8230; I think we would face a really big crunch in two or three years&#8217; time.</p>
<p>&#8220;It is necessary because we have fallen behind the rest of Europe. We have spent similar amounts of money, we are more likely to die of cancer or heart disease. I do not think we should put up with being second-best. We should aim to be the best.&#8221;</p>
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