A lone senator was drowned out by their parliamentary colleagues, who, in their own words, revealed a disturbing view of patients as nothing more than a burden on the budget. One said patients should 'stare down' their condition. Another suggested tricking them into thinking they were taking prescription medicines.
Attitudes may have evolved, but the framework they created remains virtually unchanged
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