Is it ok for a doctor to turn a patient away because that patient is obese? A Massachusetts doctor has a policy of not treating any patient over 200 pounds. This is legal, but is it right? Look around you and you will see that this is an obese nation. What would happen if more doctors adopted this policy? Would the obese become slim or would they simply not seek medical attention. Watch the link and share your thoughts.
http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/doctor-refuses-to-treat-overweight-woman/vdZ7L/
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I am over mu ideal weight but last checked at 200.0 down from a high of 212
Good for you! It’s not easy to loose weight as you get older. Finding this out the hard way.
I really think doctors have a right to refuse patients. I am an overweight woman and I have been over 200 pounds at times. (Not right now). If we’re stupid enough to not watch our weight, we deserve what we get.