Prescription Pets
UK paper, The Sunday Times, reports that a small area of Britain is testing a new health program that gives patients $1,500 USD to spend on a pet. Patients will be able to use the funds to purchase a dog and cover food and veterinary bills. Organizations such as Canine Companions for Independence have long espoused the positive health consequences of dogs.
According to The Sunday Times:
Gill Galliano, director of neighbourhood development for Lewisham Primary Care Trust, said: “Each patient has been allocated a budget which can be spent on items which will improve their wellbeing so they do not require unplanned hospital stays. Purchasing a pet is one option.”
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