When trying harder for a patient couldn’t prevent everything

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When trying harder for a patient couldn’t prevent everything

26 April 2023

Jonathan Bentley

Wednesday 26 April 2023, 12:45 AM

Following a heart attack, Des became agoraphobic and wouldn’t leave his house, not even for specialist appointments [Image: Devon MacKay on Unsplash]

GP Jonathan Bentley discusses the challenges of preventive care and remembers when, despite his best efforts, a life-threatening condition just couldn’t be prevented

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