Doctors of the BMA (British Medical Assoc) today reaffirmed their support for imposing a minimum price per unit to curb drinking. While this may be though to be pure professionalism; doctors supporting any policy change leading to the improvement of health of the public, doctors should be wary. Just as it is not right to impose treatment on a patient with a DNR order it is not right for the government to force lifestyle choices on individuals. Doctors should promote good health, yet NEVER attempt to force it on unwilling patients.
What is the point in protecting human life if we do not protect basic human rights.