ALLIANCE
This is a poem written by myself as a ‘human of Scotland’. I am also a retired NHS doctor who worked for over 25 years in Scottish hospitals. As a … Continue reading ALLIANCE
Tag: NHS Scotland
‘Scotland’s terrible record on drugs deaths’
The Sunday Post, 27 June 2021, included a news special based on recently published research. Analysis by Stirling University of the prescriptions for 350,000 Scots found one in 10 was … Continue reading ‘Scotland’s terrible record on drugs deaths’
Peter’s Declaration
I have been updating my OMPHALOS films and have added this film from June 2019. At this Whistleblowing Event for NHS Scotland [though I prefer the term ‘Freedom to Speak … Continue reading Peter’s Declaration
Unable
I was once a doctor. Patients trusted me. I could not ‘bullshit’, gentle: I struggled with authority – unable to play the role, I could only be me.
It still takes courage to care
The Herald, 21 June 2020:I was an NHS doctor for over 25 years, and whilst I was never [technically speaking] a whistleblower – I always did my best to speak … Continue reading It still takes courage to care
the NHS
I feel most fortunate to have worked for 25 years in the NHS.
20-1-20
I will be leaving the profession of Medicine on the 20th of January 2020. I have never had 20/20 vision and never will have! My eyesight is poor and I … Continue reading 20-1-20
NHS Scotland: the vital importance of listening to staff concerns
I have just heard Jane Grant, the Chief Executive of Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board, interviewed on BBC Scotland. This was in relation to infection rates at The Royal … Continue reading NHS Scotland: the vital importance of listening to staff concerns