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Leukaemia sufferer denied treatment

Title
Leukaemia sufferer denied treatment
Genre
Interview
TX Date
11 Mar 1995
Year of production
1995
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Duration
00:01:07
Description
Interview with Professor John Goldman on the case of a ten-year-old leukaemia sufferer and Cambridge Health Authority’s decision to deny her treatment due to the cost and low chances of its success. Goldman claims the treatment could extend her life, but possibly not cure the disease.The health authority won its case on appeal. Interviewer not heard.
Contributors
John Goldman
Keywords
Health services; Medical ethics; Leukaemia; Health authorities; Children (age group); Medical treatment; Health economics; Anticancer drugs; Cambridge Health Authority

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