Andrew - I do understand what you are saying regarding cash issues (as I am sure Eli does also).
It does seem unfair however that there is 'cash' for some 'ops' or treatments and not for others and generally this can depend on location location location (postcode lottery)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/7563701.stmThe eye op thing - I put a link on earlier with more info about the treatment.
It seems a shame that someone might only consider doing an op to help someone in order to 'make a name for himself/herself' :(