title: Drugs. Prescription for conflict.
abstract: Swindon PCT must review its exceptional circumstances procedures as a result of the Ann Marie Rogers ruling. The PCT lost the case because it had not considered cost in reaching its decision. PCTs are advised not to have blanket policies on drug funding--exceptions should always be allowed for.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000178:diet therapy; D005260:Female; D006779:Hospitals, Public / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D016079:Refusal to Treat / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013222:State Medicine; D000068878:Trastuzumab; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000068878:Trastuzumab