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Should Doctors Be Allowed to Refuse Treatment for Patients with Unhealthy Lifestyles? Survey Insights

Should Doctors Be Allowed to Refuse Treatment for Patients with Unhealthy Lifestyles? Survey Insights

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A Brandpunt survey of 1,500 medical specialists reveals that 40% support a formal option for doctors to refuse treatment to patients with unhealthy lifestyles. Patients in imminent danger would always receive care.

Potential Benefits
Specialists point to financial advantages: 68% believe healthcare costs would decrease if unhealthy lifestyles are addressed directly, and 37% think costs would fall if treatment is refused in such cases.

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