In message <001601bd64df$5fbf5060$cfc1edc1@dr-wilson>, Peter Wilson
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>The PCG movement has been much debated now. Its strengths and weaknesses
>have been pointed out and it seems there are some who view the scenario as
>an opportunity whilst others regard it as a threat. Those who abhor the
>compulsion, the extra work, the rationing role or the financial risks may
>resign themselves to the situation because of a large Labour majority.
>Others say that there is no mood in the profession for opposing the PCGs so
>let's make the best of it. I wonder what it *would* take to stir the
>medical profession into action.
>
>What if, for whatever reason, your enforced workload were to be increased by
>a certain percentage for no extra remuneration or resources? What percentage
>would you be prepared to take on without meaningful protest? Think about it
>......5%......10%......20%.......50%. Where do you draw the line?
This is what happened in 1990: can't remember *anyone* prepared to
indulge in "meaningful" protest - what is that, anyway?
>
>What if, for whatever reason, your pay was reduced without any reduction in
>workload? What percentage would you be prepared to lose before taking
>definitive action? Similar line drawing exercise :-)
Only possible definitive action would seem to be early retirement -
remember the indignation about forcible retirement at 70? ;->> come to
think of it, isn't early retirement contributing to the GP manpower
crisis?
What action are you suggesting?
>
>The PCG movement could effect such changes by a variety of mechanisms :-(
The "new contract" did ..
>
>Still haven't seen anyone opposed to a ballot :-)
Who would set the question? what would you do with the results? Would
*you* make it a resignation issue - and if you did, could *you* afford
to resign in 11 months time?
Mary
"I was sitting there, all miserable and depressed, when I heard this
little voice saying 'Cheer up! It could me much worse!' So I cheered up,
and sure enough it got much worse..."
Mary Hawking Kingsbury Court Surgery Church Street Dunstable LU5 4RS
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