Liberal sentiments

Article Abstract:

UK Liberal Democrat health spokesman Simon Hughes outlined his party's health policies to an audience of nurses. Liberal Democrat proposals include the provision of an extra 200 million pounds sterling a year for staffing needs in the NHS, a change to contracting rounds once every three years rather than annual ones, and the injection of a further 150 million pounds sterling a year into acute care, with the intention of reducing waiting lists.

Economic aspects, Finance, Social policy, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Medical policy, Health policy, Liberal Democrats (United Kingdom), Socialized medicine

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Article Abstract:

Tobacco smokers in the UK are protesting that they face discrimination in their access to health care. Male nurse Michael Sale is one of four smokers currently pursuing claims of negligence against health trusts. Sale alleges that his local health trust refused him heart surgery because he smoked. Pro-tobacco organisation Forest has also launched a campaign aimed at protecting the rights of smokers.

Health aspects, Cases, Medical care, Smokers, Antismoking movement

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