Surgery fails thousands of patients

By Dave West2010-09-23T00:00:00

First patient reported outcomes show thousands 'not benefiting' from surgery

Source: PHOTOPQR/LE DAUPHINE LIBERE

The NHS is spending tens of millions of pounds each year on operations of questionable benefit to patients’ health, according to groundbreaking figures.

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