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There were a number of reasons why I left NHS Forth Valley. One of those reasons was a concern that patients, often elderly, were being harmed through the misdiagnosis of … Continue reading NHS Forth Valley – unable to offer reassurance
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
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
Dr Margaret McCartney offers her latest view in this week’s BMJ: I do not want to be a “Robodoc”. I am Peter, a doctor, and I believe my humanity is … Continue reading I do not want to be a “Robodoc”