Doctor’s refusal to treat man

Title

Doctor’s refusal to treat man

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Jan 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:16

Description

Interview with a post office telephone operator named Harry Autton who criticises the behaviour of surgeon at Battle Hospital, Reading, Dr. Patrick Chesterman, for refusing to treat a hip problem, due to his trade union membership. Also includes reaction from an NHS spokesperson. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Harry Autton

Keywords

Human rights; Trade unions; Health services; Patrick Chesterman; Medical ethics; NHS; Medical treatment; Doctors; Harry Autton

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