[paulat]

I was in the hospital in October and was absolutely harangued by the nurses who insisted I NEEDED a patch because I am a smoker and wouldn't be permitted to leave my room to go outside to have a cigarette.

Speaking from a family of nurses...chronic smokers run the risk of setting folks on fire if there is oxygen anywhere near. They are protecting lives. Please don't be so self-centered. Nurses are looking out for the good of ALL...not just YOU.

[Gabz]

You've missed my point altogether...........I had no desire to smoke but they refused to take me at my word.