Bullying and patient safety

The Guardian, 4 Dec 2025. Full front page title – ‘Bullying culture’ harmed patient safety at scandal-hit NHS hospital

When the medical profession shuts down

The following response, by Dr Rita Pal, was published online by the BMJ in 2001. In the 20 years that have passed, including the rise of social media, has the … Continue reading When the medical profession shuts down

“It is hard to imagine”?

The Prime Minister’s adviser on ministerial standards, Sir Alex Allan, resigned at the end of last week: This was after the Prime Minister continued to express his full confidence in the … Continue reading “It is hard to imagine”?

The Governance of the NHS in Scotland

This report was published yesterday. I commend the Health and Sport Committee for such a comprehensive review and in what follows I will link my writings to some of the … Continue reading The Governance of the NHS in Scotland