The sacramentum
In ancient Roman law, the sacramentum was an oath or vow that rendered the swearer ever loyal to the Legion.NHS Scotland has recently focussed on this dictat: “without data you’re … Continue reading The sacramentum
Tag: Healthcare Improvement Scotland
“The charmed inner circle of Official Scotland”
The following perspective by Professor Walter Humes makes concerning reading. I reproduce it here, in full, as unfortunately my experience of the inner circle of Official Scotland has been anything … Continue reading “The charmed inner circle of Official Scotland”
“Our voice”: is it actually ours?
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has completed its consultation on the role of the Scottish Health Council. This followed on from careful scrutiny by the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Health Council is … Continue reading “Our voice”: is it actually ours?
‘the world’s fastest meter starts to tick’
Herald perspective: 30th December 2017. Kevin McKenna said this in a wider commentary on Civic Scotland: #followthefellows
Quality Improvement [Ethics not included]
In a recent Healthcare Improvement Scotland blog, Karen Ritchie asked: “Do we need perfect evidence when making decisions?” I posted this response on the 26th September 2017: Dear Karen, What … Continue reading Quality Improvement [Ethics not included]
Patrick Geddes: insights into improving health and wellbeing
Sunday, 17th September 2017. To the Chair of Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Dear Dame Coia, I do hope that you may appreciate that I write out of the shared wish to … Continue reading Patrick Geddes: insights into improving health and wellbeing
Making Care Better
This is a welcome report. In my view it is a sensible and carefully considered strategy. However there is not a single mention of ethics within this strategy. This strategy starts out with “branding”.
Delirium screening (some years later)
Over three years ago I wrote this summary of my concerns about mandatory delirium screening. The consequences for me in writing this were life changing: the reality of having the courage to … Continue reading Delirium screening (some years later)