The last doctor
I worked at Bannockburn Hospital, where I was one of two NHS doctors in charge of ward 1 and ward 2. These wards were for older adults who had serious … Continue reading The last doctor
Tag: NHS Scotland
The contributions of those “retired” often prove invaluable
BMJ submission by Dr Peter J Gordon. 2nd September 2015 Yesterday I was at a consultation event held by Healthcare Improvement Scotland which sought wider views on a proposed national … Continue reading The contributions of those “retired” often prove invaluable
‘borrowed words’
I have recently taken a most difficult decision: I have decided to retire as a doctor from the beginning of next year (2020). I really will miss being a doctor … Continue reading ‘borrowed words’
“wasteful spending”
A headline in Saturday’s Scottish Times superimposed on the logo of the “not for profit” Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Boston, USA. Improvement methodology makes an important contribution to the science … Continue reading “wasteful spending”
Campaigner: NHS patient safety reforms are ‘a disaster’
The Sunday Post, 26 November 2023, by Marion Scott. Health campaigners are accusing NHS officials of failing to comply with rules over the investigation of hundreds of serious incidents which … Continue reading Campaigner: NHS patient safety reforms are ‘a disaster’
Dr Peter Brunt
This week’s BMJ shared an obituary of Dr Peter Brunt. I was sad to learn of his death. My first ever medical ward round was with Dr Brunt at Woodend … Continue reading Dr Peter Brunt
“Travel is an essential part of official government business”
The Herald, 21 May 2023, news report: Scots Gov officials in £15k NY trip bill. I am sure that the Scottish Government would agree that the Scottish public should be … Continue reading “Travel is an essential part of official government business”
Courageous women
Dr Wael Agur, NHS surgeon, Scotland [18 July 2021]: The Editor of the Sunday Post [18 July 2021]: