February 09, 2006

We're not sure where the buck stops, but it ain't here

News flash for all you smokers: you can be denied surgery if you don't quit.

Makes sense to me. Why waste money on an expensive medical procedure whose chance of a good outcome is significantly reduced by the lifestyle of the patient? It's like giving a new liver to an alcoholic. There are better uses of those resources.

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Posted by ryan at February 9, 2006 06:19 PM | TrackBack
Comments

I can say from working in the OR, that yes this is true info. I have met patients who were asked to quit smoking for a particular procedure. Keep this in mind for future reference to any who might have a dirty habit

Posted by: Rachel at February 9, 2006 10:05 PM

Does this mean that guys who masturbate are going to stop getting eye care?

Posted by: John at February 10, 2006 01:27 PM

Not only that: their kittens will not be resuscitated, either.

Posted by: mesh at February 10, 2006 02:31 PM
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