No treatment for smokers or the obese: Doctors back measures to deny procedures for those with unhealthier lifestylesBy DAVID BAKERThe Daily Mail Apr. 30, 2012 |
More than half of doctors across the UK have backed controversial measures to withhold treatment to smokers and the obese. According to a new survey around 54 per cent of those who took part said the NHS should have the right to deny non-emergency treatments to those who fail to lose weight or kick their smoking habits. Members of the networking website doctors.net.uk were asked 'Should the NHS be allowed to refuse non-emergency treatments to patients unless they lose weight or stop smoking?' And although the poll was optional 593 of the 1,096 doctors who participated answered yes. Read More |