LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Leukaemia sufferer denied treatment

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

11 Mar 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:01:05

Description

Interview with Dr Peter Gravett on the case of a ten-year-old leukaemia sufferer, who was denied treatment by Cambridge Health Authority due to the cost and low chances of success. Dr Gravett believes the treatment could cure the young girl. The health authority has won its case on appeal. Interviewer not heard.

Contributors

Peter Gravett

Keywords

Health services; Medical ethics; Leukaemia; Health authorities; Children (age group); Medical treatment; Health economics; Anticancer drugs; Cambridge Health Authority

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