Should patients be able to pay top-up fees to receive the treatment they want? No.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
Decisions not to fund some treatments under the NHS have been vigorously contested. <b>James Gubb </b>(doi: 10.1136/bmj.39563.453183.AD) argues that patients should be able to buy such treatments privately, but <b>Karen Bloor </b>believes this will undermine the whole health system
Medical subject headings
- Fees and Charges
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
- State Medicine