‘ . . . they fill the world with meaning’
A psychiatrist colleague of mine once regarded my “sensitivity” not just as “weakness” but as “illness”:
Tag: Dr Linda Wolff
Credibility
This was the advice given to ‘Mrs Hawkins’ in ‘A Far Cry From Kensington’. It was also the advice I was given by a senior parliamentarian when I began actively … Continue reading Credibility
“Trickles down from the upper echelons”
I read this letter by Dr William Durward, a retired NHS Scotland Consultant with interest. It was published in the Herald, 7 November 2018, and was written in response to … Continue reading “Trickles down from the upper echelons”
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
“Unprofessional”
My view is that we all have conflicts of interest. Science however cannot ignore financial conflicts of interest. The above was a recent statement by the Scottish Government in response … Continue reading “Unprofessional”
Freedom to speak up
I am very grateful to the Scottish Government for replying to me on behalf of Jamie Hepburn, MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health. Below you will find … Continue reading Freedom to speak up
Sponsored medical education: another Scottish NHS Board
Those who have followed my posts on Hole Ousia will know that I have petitioned the Scottish Parliament for a Sunshine Act. As an NHS doctor working in Scotland I was … Continue reading Sponsored medical education: another Scottish NHS Board
Why I have decided to leave Social Media
I have been asked by a few friends why I decided to leave Social Media. For sometime I had a twitter account @PeterDLROW but I closed this account on the … Continue reading Why I have decided to leave Social Media
Apology from Healthcare Improvement Scotland
On the 30th January 2015 an apology was received from the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Scrutiny & Assurance for Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Here is my reply of thanks: To: … Continue reading Apology from Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Scotland’s approach to Dementia Diagnosis
On the 30th October I received this most helpful reply from Alex Neil, MSP, Cabinet Minister for Health and Wellbeing for the Scottish Government. The full letter is as follows … Continue reading Scotland’s approach to Dementia Diagnosis
Why I resigned from NHS Forth Valley
I resigned from work on the 6th June 2014. Some folk have been wondering why. Below I offer briefly the background to my decision to resign and why it was … Continue reading Why I resigned from NHS Forth Valley