| Comment | Just to be clear, when they ask such questions it's not to 'put him off', it's to make sure the patient has considered all the consequences and eventualities of a procedure that is very difficult to reverse. All patients are asked such questions, as appropriate to their age and situation.
It's the same for any elective surgical procedure - the consultant will always check that the patient is aware of, and recognises, the possible negative consquences of a procedure which is not essential, even if the case for having the procedure is very very strong. |
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