[Livia]

How does excessive drugs and alcohol affect recovery, I wonder. Because there is no mention of denying treatment to drunks and junkies.

[Kizzy]

I think that just goes without saying, I'd say that they already fall under the umbrella of reasons why treatment might be deferred or restricted for non urgent surgery.

[Livia]

Haven't heard a word about treatment being deferred or restricted for anyone except smokers and the obese.

[Kizzy]

Maybe that's because it's so obvious?
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' the NHS was right to expect an obese patient or alcoholic to change their behaviour'

https://www.theguardian.com/society/...-smokers-obese

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Maybe that's because it's so obvious?

' the NHS was right to expect an obese patient or alcoholic to change their behaviour before they underwent liver transplant surgery.'

https://www.theguardian.com/society/...-smokers-obese

Weren't we talking about minor operations? I wouldn't call a liver transplant minor.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Weren't we talking about minor operations? I wouldn't call a liver transplant minor.

If they don't get major life saving surgery then why would they be offered non urgent treatment?....