Monday, September 30, 2013

NHS 'bans' GPs from carrying out minor operations on patients who smoke unless they promise to quit

09/30/13


  • Paul Merrett, 46, needed to have a growth from the side of his removed
  • Was told at King George Surgery in Stevenage, Herts., he could not have the procedure because he smoked ten roll-ups a day
  • 'It's my right to be able to use it when I need it,’ Mr Merrett says
  • East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group climbed down over the case and said Mr Merrett will get the operation

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