Is it right to withhold treatment for obese patients or those with unhealthy lifestyles such as smokers 6 Articles

by Ruth Woodhouse

No, of course it's not right to withhold treatment from any human being, except maybe in extreme cases such as violent, abusive behaviour. Doctors sign the Hippocratic Oath, indicating that they will do all they can to pr...read more

by Drew Singer

With more and more people losing faith in our public medical services, more of the British population is prescribing to private medical insurance companies. This is because of the frequent 'superbug' problems that plague p...read more

by ktarcus

As in all western civilised countries the people of Great Britain are getting fatter. Pound for pound they are catching up with the outsize American population on a grand scale. This increased population it is muted in...read more

by Nancy Lynam

How does a subject such as this even come up? Of course, we should treat patients who are obese or who smoke or have lifestyles that aren't conducive to good health. To do anything less would be discriminating....not to ...read more

by Carol Wise

Since health care has become a money making venture, the medical care offered to just about everyone has taken a nose dive. It began years ago and has gotten even worse. The doctors rarely decide what is the best treatment...read more

by George Goodall

To withhold or to be denied are very strong terms, but they acknowledge a reality. I want to live in a perfect world where healthcare is available for all rather than available to those where there are funds or those that...read more