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Blatant discrimination

Should someone be denied much needed surgery because one is Hepatitis B positive?


It is happening in our hospitals. Much needed surgery was denied to a patient all because he was Hep B positive. The only reason for this refusal to operate was to protect the interest of the surgeon. Is this ethically right??


Personally, I think such surgeons should not be allowed to operate further if such a blatant discrimination is allowed. Such individuals should be brought to the Ethics Committee for further actions. Such things should not be allowed to further erode the integrity of the medical profession.


I am saddened by this episode as I know such surgeons will remain ‘untouchable’ .

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