Not a true picture.

I recently received a message that included this sentence: I replied to the sender: There is a need to correct this view. The truth is that UK psychiatry is enmeshed … Continue reading Not a true picture.

NHS Scotland: “Advisory Board Medics admit they were paid”

Last year, across the UK, healthcare workers received £41 million from the Pharmaceutical Industry. In Scotland we have no idea to whom this was paid and why. This report by … Continue reading NHS Scotland: “Advisory Board Medics admit they were paid”

Royal College of Psychiatrists and transparency: “Criticisms of yesteryear”?

For several years now I have written to the Royal College of Psychiatrists regarding an apparent lack of meaningful transparency regarding financial conflicts of interests in our profession. A recent … Continue reading Royal College of Psychiatrists and transparency: “Criticisms of yesteryear”?

“New transparency”

Retired doctor, Susanne Stevens, indicates what she feels as hypocrisy in this BMJ feature article “New Year brings transparency …”: I applaud Susanne Stevens for asking questions here.