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Should a doctor be allowed to refuse treatment to a patient with an unhealthy lifestyle?

Should a doctor be allowed to refuse treatment to a patient with an unhealthy lifestyle?

What do you think? Vote in the poll.

A Brandpunt survey among 1,500 medical specialists shows that 40 percent are in favor of a formal option to refuse treatment. Patients in imminent danger are of course always helped.

The benefits
According to specialists, the method could provide financial benefits:68% think that health care costs will decrease if you point out their unhealthy lifestyle. 37% think health care costs will fall if people with an unhealthy lifestyle are refused treatment.

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