Hugh Faulkner (doctor)

Hugh Faulkner (22 September 1912 - 19 April 1994) was a communist doctor who practised in North London. He was a significant figure in both the Medical Practitioners Union and the Socialist Health Association, and a key figure in the development of the 1966 Doctor's Charter. He retired to Italy where he continued his political activities.

Diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas in 1987 he adopted a macrobiotic diet, and survived a further 12 years. He wrote a book about his experiences, Physician Heal Thyself, The Cancer Prevention Diet and lectured on the subject.

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Communist Obituaries

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Name	Faulkner, Hugh
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Date of birth	22 September 1912
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Date of death	19 April 1994
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