It’s a genuine, life-transforming medical cure, but why are 100,000 GP patients reluctant to take it?

“I feel so much better — thanks, Doc. But I can’t tell anyone I had treatment. No way.”

I was saddened to learn that my patient I had seen in our clinic for some time would not be sharing their good news with anyone.

They had walked in six months ago, had undergone a blood test and had been given a prescription. Now they were cured.

I’m talking about being cured of hepatitis C.