May I respectfully ask what you mean by "genuine sick" ? The UK NHS can hardly cope with sickness resulting from obesity, alcohol abuse and smoking. Would you just treat those who were ill through no fault of their own ? Many illnesses result from lifestyle choices, and clearly this man is an extreme example. But boxing injuries, a pregnant mum getting flu because she forgot to get a jab, road traffic accidents and many other conditions are potentially avoidable.Originally Posted by Dedworth
As doctors and nurses we are - or should be - non-judgemental when it comes to treating sick patients. Naturally it adds to the stress when we are victims of litigation after we have done our best - the money could be better spent, and we feel a sense of outrage. On a public forum such as this, I'm not saying "if it was up to me" ...it WAS up to me for 35 years to provide the correct diagnosis and hence treatment, regardless of how the patients became ill, and whether or not they were grateful.
