Articles and letters by BMA reps
BMA letter to Telegraph re PFI costs
‘Hospitals on Credit’
Chairman Hamish Meldrum commenting on recent report that as much as £2.4 billion could be saved if the NHS bought out PFI contracts. Read article.
BMA Chairman on Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions?’
Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate in Margate. The panel includes writer Charles Moore, British Medical Association chairman Hamish Meldrum, commentator and chief executive of the Index on Censorship John Kampfner and chair of the Health and Safety Commission, Judith Hackitt.
Followed by ‘Any Answers’ on 08/08/09
BMA comment on NHS treatment centres announcement
BMA, 31/7/09
BMA Council Chairman Dr. Hamish Meldrum: ‘Millions of pounds’ worth of taxpayers’ money has been wasted because of the government’s determination to encourage the private sector into our NHS…’ Read article.
Off the record – Lord Darzi
25/7
‘Lord Darzi did nothing to challenge the government’s assumption that the market was the way forward’. Read article
Ara Darzi’s pride – and prejudice
Letter by BMA Chairman to The Guardian, 17/7
Dr. Hamish Meldrum comments on Lord Darzi’s contribution to privatisation reforms.
