Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS

NHS Hertfordshire may ban surgery for smokers and the obese

2011-02-02T15:16:00

PERFORMANCE: NHS Hertfordshire is considering banning patients who are obese or smokers from surgery unless they agree to treatment to change their behaviour.

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