Dr Quackleben
Dr Quintin Quackleben was the doctor portrayed by Water Scott in ‘St Ronan’s Well’. Dr Quackleben must be very old now! Yet, I do believe he is alive and well. … Continue reading Dr Quackleben
Tag: Freedom to Speak Up
“Let it go” No, Never.
Freedom to speak-up: an abiding principle for me. “Let it go”? No, never. I will always speak-up politely and respectfully – and when necessary – persistently so. “Let it go”: … Continue reading “Let it go” No, Never.
It is very difficult to challenge a powerful organisation
This week the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport welcomed a new report into management of frailty and delirium This reminded me, that 6 months on, I do not … Continue reading It is very difficult to challenge a powerful organisation
Senior doctors want to speak out for their patients and improve services
The following comes from a report in the BMA Scotland News dated the 6th June 2015 which arrived with my copy of the BMJ: The following conclusions are based on interviews … Continue reading Senior doctors want to speak out for their patients and improve services
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
Freedom to speak up [a letter from the Scottish Government]
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 [a letter from the Scottish Government]
Treatment of staff who revealed serious concerns about patient safety and care
This article was published in the Herald Scotland today: I made this film today before I had read this report: Freedom to speak up [punctuated by philosophy]: To play this … Continue reading Treatment of staff who revealed serious concerns about patient safety and care
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