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Indeed, how the NHS rations it's funds is a minefield and is my primary interest for my dissertation. Personally I feel the fundholders make some very odd financial decisions. Blinkered perspective is my opinion. I imagine they can't see beyond the cost of the strips. THis is probably due to...

Absolutely Dave. But when you look at lifetime risk the safer option is often (not always) the surgery. (on this note I must say that surgery is not the right option for everyone who is obese). As for expense, there are numerous studies now which have shown that the costs to the NHS of obesity...

Not at all, the vast majority of the course in self learning, and a huge emphasis is placed on research, challenging theories, and thinking outside the box. The theoretical part of my course is finished, the Senior Clinical Project gives me the freedom to explore a subject of personal interest...

Hi all Thanks for the replies. Obesity as a symptom is very much in line with our current beliefs. Obesity for many (not all) is caused by a metabolic/neurological derrangement and the altering of "Set Point". Contary to popular belief some of the bariatric procedures are about trying to...

Dear all Firstly forgive me for asking a favour of you on my first forum post without contributing anything to this board. I'm a final year student Doctor doing my senior clinical project on obesity and its related co-morbidities. I have a short 9 question survey I'm hoping some of you can...