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Ouch! UK Debates Medical Care for Elderly, Unhealthy

March 1, 2008 by MedHeadlines  
Filed under Cancer, Elderly Care, Headlines, Health Insurance, Lifestyle, Prevention, Women's Health

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A recent survey of 870 hospital and family doctors conducted by Doctor magazine indicates a staggering 60% of them would like to see free healthcare coverage limited or denied when the patient is elderly or leads a risky lifestyle. As can be expected, the controversy surrounding this survey is fierce. Read more

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