The intention of the reforms in general practice is to improve the quality of patient care. Unfortunately many of the suggested reforms are met with reactive defensiveness rather than reflective creativity. It is true that the government has not articulated its vision of the future of general practice well. Added to this individual GPs do [...] More >
Beware the zealots selling miracle cures…
Guardian article, 19/10/09, Polly Toynbee
‘There is no one-size-fits-all. The lesson of the ISTC debacle is that politicians who dash for eye-catching quick fixes, ‘modernising’ and ‘reforming’ with an ideological zeal for the private sector will come a cropper. Beware politicians of all complexions who defy complexity to opt for political, not pragmatic solutions. ‘ Read article.
Scotland takes steps to stop privatisation…
SNP website, 17/10/09
Cabinet Secretary for Health Nicola Sturgeon’s speech at the SNP annual conference. Read full speech.
New consultants leader’s views on competition
BMA News, 17/10/09
New consultants leader is unequivocal: competition does not belong in the NHS. Read article.
Trainees may suffer if seniors step up private secor work
BMA News, 17/10/09
