Dear Ralph,

You will have noted what I have to say in respect of the nature of my
enquiry in the post to Ray this morning. I do hope that clears up any
apprehensions you may have. It may well be that you would have preferred
me to write in a private capacity – as we have done on some occasions in
the past. But I do feel that the decision to open the doors to the
unregistered practitioner an important one, for everyone in the
profession. And in that respect I think it better if these communications
were in the public domain.

It is not my intent to cause any embarrassment or distress – as I’m sure
you understand – merely to seek clarification on the process by which your
decision was reached.

I know from previous correspondence that one of your passions is to create
a House of Delegates for the profession in the UK and I commend that idea
wholeheartedly. Such a body would prove invaluable and it would strengthen
the community immeasurably. Practitioners throughout the country would
feel less distanced than now and it could go a long way to breaking the
apathy and disenfranchisement that many suffer from today. But if it is to
work then communication would have to be paramount. With that in mind I do
hope that you will reconsider your decision to ‘shut up shop’ on these
issues for I think you will find that it is not just me that is searching
for guidance and answers.

Lisfrancs is a lovely topic but it only has relevance if there is a
profession there to treat it. Don’t close the door on us just yet.

With best wishes, as always.

Mark Russell

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