Should public hospital patients be able to pay for treatment not funded by the health system?

Two district health boards propose to offer public hospital patients the option of paying for treatment that is not funded by the public health system.

The proposal has alarmed hospital doctors and nurses who fear that it would create "two classes" of patients in the public system.

But Health Minister Tony Ryall said the idea merited investigation and could be applied nationally.

Should public hospital patients be able to pay for treatment not funded by the health system? Here is the latest selection of Your Views: