Saving us from ourselves? Britain's 'nanny state' debate keeps on rolling | Smoking
Despite detractors, the tobacco bill shows the public will support policies that would once have been thought draconian
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Despite detractors, the tobacco bill shows the public will support policies that would once have been thought draconian
Critics of retired supreme court justice say QALYs measure not intended for public health debate Lord Sumption’s argument hinges on quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), a measure often used in medical ethics to help with decision-making on treatment. Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer Lord Sumption’s argument hinges on quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), a measure often used in medical ethics to help with decision-making on treatment. Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer Tue 19 Jan 2021 01.00 EST Seven years before Lord Sumption found himself at the centre of a media storm over his appar...