Devon's NHS has dropped its ban on smokers and obese patients having routine surgery. The money-saving policy had caused severe concern among medical organisations and charities. The Clinical Commissioning Group has announced this afternoon that it will not require patients to undergo weight loss or stop smoking ahead of planned operations. Patients will be offered evidence-based guidance on the benefits of weight loss and stopping smoking as part of their healthcare.
The money-saving policy had caused severe concern among medical organisations and charities.
The Clinical Commissioning Group has announced this afternoon that it will not require patients to undergo weight loss or stop smoking ahead of planned operations.
Patients will be offered evidence-based guidance on the benefits of weight loss and stopping smoking as part of their healthcare.
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