No Question Of Not Treating The Elderly, Says BMA, UK

Following reports in the media claiming that some doctors believe that older people, smokers, people who are obese and heavy drinkers should not receive NHS treatment, Chairman of the BMA’s Medical Ethics Committee, Dr Tony Calland, said today (Monday 28 January 2008):”Someone’s age or lifestyle choices should not impact on their eligibility for NHS treatment and the BMA would be against any such moves. The BMA is against blanket bans based on age or other arbitrary factors.

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Filed under: Seniors on January 29th, 2008