Scottish Brain Sciences

A few years ago a senior UK academic in mental health stated gleefully to his colleagues: “It’s boom time in industry!”  I was reminded of this statement when reading this … Continue reading Scottish Brain Sciences

Protected: Paid opinion leaders: Snakes, ladders and Monopoly

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NHS Scotland: Targets – learning from experience

The following Report was published in November 2017: The Foreword began [highlights are mine]:The Report author Sir Harry Burns states: “experience with existing targets and indicators has been positive in many … Continue reading NHS Scotland: Targets – learning from experience

Do we care enough about consent?

This leaflet is widely available to patients in NHS Scotland including in the waiting room outside my consulting room: Its first page defines consent as follows: This is the front … Continue reading Do we care enough about consent?