You have hit the nail on the head Rowley. I am outspoken but consistent in my views. I have a loathing of politicians but even more than them I can't stand the sycophants in medicine and even our speciality who suck up to them.
The NHS was a good institution until the Politicians got involved. Up until about 15 years ago it was sacrosanct, and people left it alone and it was strictly apolitical. It ran smoothly and efficiently. The nurses, ambulance service and docs just got on and did the job. I can't recollect any major problems.
All the major cock ups are due to massive change and reforms. Dr Shipman got away with it so long because of the GP fund holder status and the reorganisation. Ideal for him one man band and strictly unaccountable.
Bristol, Opt out, short of money so they clobber the Surgeons and the Medical Director.
Now it is in the political agenda the administrators (not management, managers should only be in supermarkets and not hospitals) has expanded expotentially.
When you get to my age you have seen them all come and go. Every time there is a change of the regime they change their so-called advisors czars call them what you will.
I can only say that since this lot have come in there are more papaer shufflers and form fillers. Modern hospital administrators only stay in post for 2 to 3 years, make no decisions. Make enough money to buy the BMW and then move on. Strictly controlled by central govt and can't say boo to a mouse.
So can we get back to the fact that the important people on this list are health care professionals. We are the vital members of the system. Not the Politicians who come and go and get where they are by sycophancy and crawling and creeping and unfortunately a few members of our profession are trying to emulate them.
Best wishes and a happy Xmas
Danny McGeehan
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