title: "The reason for hating myself": a patient's request for breast reduction.
abstract: A recent script from a patient highlights the problems often experienced by patients with an oversized bust and who wish for breast reduction. This may be of assistance in discussing contracts and the ever present threat of rationing.
authors.affiliation: Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Whiston Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000002:abnormalities*; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D015276:Health Care Rationing; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D013222:State Medicine