Bullying in the NHS
The following is an extract of a recent letter sent to the Clinical Lead of Psychiatry for older adults in NHS Forth Valley. I have redacted certain names: This was … Continue reading Bullying in the NHS
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After raising a concern
The Francis Report was published recently. I was particularly interested in the following excerpt: In his Report, Robert Francis gives: I was a Consultant in one NHS Board for 13 … Continue reading After raising a concern
Care of Older People in Hospital Standards
The Chair of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Dr Denise Coia, has confirmed that the Care of Older People in Hospital Standards are scheduled to be published at the end of March 2015. … Continue reading Care of Older People in Hospital Standards
An Interview
For the first time in 13 years I attended a job interview. I had feedback after my interview which indicated that the panel had felt I was “too personal” and … Continue reading An Interview
Scientific progress requires open-minded enquiry
In May 2014 the Executive Clinical Director for Healthcare Improvement Scotland [HIS] sent a letter to my employers NHS Forth Valley setting out formally a range of concerns about my … Continue reading Scientific progress requires open-minded enquiry
Early Diagnosis [HEAT Target 4]
I have found myself under relentless pressure from a local GP to expand the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease to include people who do not meet established clinical criteria for dementia. … Continue reading Early Diagnosis [HEAT Target 4]