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Doctors' Dilemmas: 4: You Want Me to be Dirty and Fat

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

In a series of five stories based on true cases, lawyer Ian Kennedy explores the ethical dilemmas that confront doctors.

Jessica Schofield is 18 years old. She weighs 4 1/2 stone. Her parents are desperately worried that she may starve herself to death. Should she be admitted to hospital against her will and compulsorily fed?

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Kennedy
Assistant Producer:
Ian Duncan
Film Editor:
Ian Farr
Producer:
Deborah Cadbury
Executive Producer:
David Paterson
Jessica:
Lesley Manville
Mr Schofield:
Tony Steedman
Mrs Schofield:
Thelma Whiteley
Source: Radio Times

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