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because the two mile round trip to hers is bad for the Earth.
How long before Obamacare does this in the US?
Surgery bans elderly patient over her carbon footprint - Telegraph
How long before Obamacare does this in the US?
Avril Mulcahy, 83, was told to address the green travelling issues over her journeys from her home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, to the West Road Surgery. The surgery wrote to Mrs Mulcahy, telling her to register with a new GP within 28 days.
The letter said: Our greatest concern is for your health and convenience but also taking into consideration green travelling issues. Re: Carbon footprints and winter weather conditions, we feel it would be advisable for patients to register at surgeries nearer to where they live.
"We would be very grateful if you could make the necessary arrangements to re-register at another practice.
Surgery bans elderly patient over her carbon footprint - Telegraph