Should smokers be refused surgery?

作者: Matthew J Peters

DOI: 10.1136/BMJ.39059.503495.68

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摘要: Last year a primary care trust announced it would take smokers off waiting lists for surgery in an attempt to contain costs. Matthew Peters argues that denying operations is justified specific conditions but Leonard Glantz believes unacceptable discrimination

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