>On Sat, 4 Apr 1998,
> Peter Wilson <[log in to unmask]> wrote on gp-uk
>[on rationing]
>> I don't recall ever
>>wishing to disguise, conceal or ignore it - just not
>>willing to carry the can for it when it occurs because of inadequate
>>funding.
>
>What I like about the recent changes is the public acknowledgement by
>the government about the need for rationing, and getting the best for
>the limited resources in the NHS. Resources for the NHS always have
>been limited and always will be, and our best chance of getting more is
>to show what can be done with them.
>
>As a member of a PCG, I won't "carry the can for inadequate funding" as
>that can is carried by the taxpayer and his/her political
>representatives. What I am prepared to do, with others, is to shape the
>NHS in which I work to best meet the needs of the "NHS stakeholders".
'scuse me? I have snipped to juxtapose these two paragraphs. The above
clearly states that the PCG won't carry the can for rationing (aka
inadequate funding) and the one below clearly states the PCG will be at the
forefront of rationing!
>Someone has to decide on priorities for the limited resources in each of
>your areas. PCGs are giving you an opportunity to shape those
>decisions. You do have a choice as to whether to be active in those
>PCGs or not.
Politicians have never taken responsibility voluntarily! Rationing should be
a transparent national process. Anything else would be immoral and rebound
back on the decision makers. YOU!
Paul Attwood
GP Thanet
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