In article <[log in to unmask]>, Jel Coward
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>>Fine - but can they guarantee the diesel - and the traffic lights?
>>*Ordering* may be safe - but what about factors affecting delivery, not
>>within the control of the suppliers?
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>On the whole the answer must be 'no they can't'
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>This is one of the major features of the Y2K problem - and one of the
>things that may perversly exacerbate it - ie the issuing of reassurances
>that are nebulous but that may seem like cast iron. Everyone says it
>will all be ok - but will it? No-one can answer that question - there
>are so many factors outside the control of any individual or company.
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>So we cannot be sure - so we over-prescribe - so we create a shortage -
>**even if there is no Y2K problem at all, we will have created one**
That was my point!
*If* there is a *planned* over/early prescribing of *vital* items (such
as insulin), surely the production lines could be adjusted to deal with
the problem?
This would, of course, require co-ordinated planning - so it won't
happen.. ;-<<
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>...but we have no option - the MPS sent a leaflet yesterday that says we
>cannot expect their support if we do not take all reasonable measures to
>prevent problems -
Interesting. Is anyone else advising that, if you need a Caesarian to
deliver, it might be wiser to avoid pregnancies expected to end on or
shortly after 1.1.2000?
Would it be negligant *not* to offer this advice?
How far does liability extend?
(never noticed that anyone follows my advice anyway..;-<<<)
> so are they saying that if we do not prescribe large
>stocks and then a patient dies then they will not support us?
>
>This question needs an answer - along with many others
Agree - keeep on asking!
Mary
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>These questions but not all the answers appear in the Y2K guide that I
>have been involved with producing (along with Drs Risk and O'Connor -
>and Graham Ross and Graham Ride) - as yet we have no sponsorship for
>production - sorry folks - but we are still trying.
>
>Cheers all :)
Mary Hawking Kingsbury Court Surgery Church Street Dunstable LU5 4RS
tel:01582 663218 (surgery)fax:01582 476488 (surgery)
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