On 25/03/2012 11:50 AM, Julian Bradley wrote:
> No personal information, and I agree with the question, but not
> necessarily the idea that non-surgical interventional cardiologists /
> electrophysiologists are all the same any more than all GPs being the
> same.
>
> Some people are simply better at their job, cannulate more reliably,
> hit the right spots for ablation more regularly, maybe they hear
> better, maybe they know more or can just focus on the right
> information. There are also significant differences in risk
> acceptance / aversion, and different thresholds for surgical referral
> when that is a consideration.
>
> Just Googling and looking one finds eg:
>
> http://www.consultant-search.co.uk/consultants/oliver-segal
> http://www.consultant-search.co.uk/consultants/anthony-chow
>
> In an ideal world I'd look for several factors: relevant technical
> competence, bedside manner / ability to empathize with patient's world
> view and priorities, being "lucky" (where true "random" luck is
> usually only a minor factor).
>
> Anyway all good wishes to you and particularly your daughter for a
> speedy recovery.
>
> J
> Admittedly I was being a bit facetious, Julian, but I wondered if
> anyone had personal knowlege as this would rule out the patronising
> and the uncaring. Google certainly provides loads of names but the
> comments from the list are preferable, and much appreciated.
Thanks all for your good wishes, she is fine at the moment.
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Cheerio,
Graham
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