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Katherine Murphy, Chief Executive of the Patients Association, responded to new GMC surgery guidelines

“We welcome these new cosmetic surgery guidelines, which are long overdue. People have cosmetic surgery for many different reasons, and are often vulnerable when exploring their options. The Patients Association believes it’s very important that the professionals, the doctors, think about the patient. 

“It is vital that patients understand the risks involved with such procedures and that they feel fully informed when making the choice to undertake cosmetic surgery. Patients should be provided with all relevant information needed to guide their decisions, and they should feel able to ask questions that will reassure them. It is essential that they are supported and feel empowered to give informed consent.” 

Notes to Editors:

1. The Patients Association is an independent national health and social care charity established over 52 years ago, which has a long history of campaigning to ensure that the voice of patients is heard within the UK Health and Social care system.
2. For further information please contact Deborah McDonald on 020 8423 9111, or email deborah@patients-association.com or call 07779 004898.
3. Visit our website at www.patients-association.org.uk