Patients should be asked about their diet, smoking and drinking habits every time they see a health professional.
Patients should be asked about their diet, smoking and drinking habits every time they see a health professional.
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Tom Shields on …
National Health Service strategists are advocating this zero tolerance approach to tackle soaring rates of obesity, cancer and alcohol misuse.
This system is already in use in my wee bit of the NHS. I went to see my doctor recently with a suspected verruca and came out with a prescription for pills to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
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Patients should be asked about their diet, smoking and drinking habits every time they see a health professional.
National Health Service strategists are advocating this zero tolerance approach to tackle soaring rates of obesity, cancer and alcohol misuse.
This system is already in use in my wee bit of the NHS. I went to see my doctor recently with a suspected verruca and came out with a prescription for pills to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
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