Submitted by Darren Mellor on Saturday 19th February 2022
Published on Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Current status: Closed
Closed: Monday 22nd August 2022
Signatures: 18
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By the NHS ~ care costs ~ hospitality ~ lung cancer ~ Medic ~ NHS ~ Opportunities ~ Opportunity ~ People ~ Quit ~ Respect ~ risk ~ Smoke ~ The NHS ~ Time
Require smokers pay for any medical treatment for lung cancer
Implement a new policy that anyone admitted to hospital who has chosen to be a smoker will have to pay for all of their lung cancer treatment, instead of the costs being borne by the NHS.
The data shows that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer. We therefore believe it is fair that people who choose to smoke be required to pay for any treatment they require for lung cancer.
We have to respect people's free will to smoke, it's their choice, but equally it's only fair that they are accountable for any lung care costs, as the advice has been consistent and clear and there has been adequate time and opportunities to quit smoking.
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