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20/10/2009
'Super-Obese' Man Hits Transport Snags
Heath workers in Suffolk are facing problems over how to transport a 70-stone man who needs life-saving treatment to another county.
Paul Mason, 48, from Ipswich is classed as 'super-obese' and needs to travel to a hospital in Chichester, West Sussex, for the specialist treatment.
A number of travel options have been considered for Mr Mason, reportedly including an airlift from an RAF Chinook helicopter.
A spokesperson from Suffolk Primary Care Trust said that Mr Mason would probably be transported via road in a specialist ambulance.
(KMcA/BMcC)
Paul Mason, 48, from Ipswich is classed as 'super-obese' and needs to travel to a hospital in Chichester, West Sussex, for the specialist treatment.
A number of travel options have been considered for Mr Mason, reportedly including an airlift from an RAF Chinook helicopter.
A spokesperson from Suffolk Primary Care Trust said that Mr Mason would probably be transported via road in a specialist ambulance.
(KMcA/BMcC)
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