AN astonishing survey of medics for their in-house Doctor magazine has revealed they believe those suffering from what they see as self-inflicted diseases, like smokers, drinkers and the obese, should not receive free treatment. Have they got a point? PHIL DOHERTY reports . . .
WHEN football legend George Best underwent a liver swap operation because of years of drinking it is said to have led to a fall in those signing up to donor cards.
The argument was he brought it on himself and the organ should have been given to a more deserving cause. That the Manchester United legend, pictured below right, was an alcoholic and thus suffering from a disease cut little ice........
Docs call to ban treatment for some (Socialized medicine in the UK)
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KENNEWICK -- Former Washington state Governor Booth Gardner launched a campaign last month to legalize assisted suicide. Today, Wesley Smith spoke at St. Joseph's Church to tell people why euthanasia is wrong. Smith was able to convince some people in his audience that assisted suicide is the wrong way to go for terminally ill patients.
"When people first hear about it, they might think it's a decent idea, but when they learn the reasonings and what it could lead to, education has really changed me to another direction," said Julia Hiatt, who heard Smith's speech today.................
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