Make that 11
John Charlton.
Derby.
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> From: David Meldrum <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: 10 Ordinary GPs
> Date: 14 May 1998 18:26
>
> A letter arrived today.
>
>
> Is this local, or has it been widely distributed ?
>
>
> Is it worth passing on ?
>
>
> David
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> This letter started with 10 ordinary GPs.
>
> Dear Doctor,
>
> Now is the time to say no!
> Our profession has been placed in the position of a doormat.
> The black listing of drugs, the imposition of the 1990 contract, and
> repeated staging of pay awards has been met with no effective
> resistance. The result is that politicians believe that Doctors are a
> push over. The development of GP Co-op's was a grass root revolution.
> Once started it was unstoppable.
>
> PCGs pose the threat of terminal decline for GPs and their patients, who
> are not responsible for chronic under funding. We must not become the
> scapegoats.
>
> It is time we took matters into our own hands. Simple passive
> resistance, i.e., non co-operation will force medical and Westminster
> politicians to rethink. If we legitimise the process by taking part we
> will have contributed to our, own downfall.
>
> It is time to say NO.
>
> Decline to opt for any level of participation. Decline to sit on
> committees. Insist that you will continue to practice medicine in the
> best interests of your individual patient. Force the issue by insisting
> on written detailed guidance about why any patient should not be
> treated.
>
> Place the responsibility for rationing decisions where they originate,
> by ensuring that the patient is aware of the name of the responsible
> officer of the PCG or other responsible body. Keep all correspondence
> relating to rationing decisions in the patient records so that they will
> have a statutory right to copies of the information. Place the blame
> where it lies.
>
> This letter will only be as effective as you wish. This is a grass root
> response. If you agree and wish to passively resist the imposition of
> PCGs then continue the cascade by copying the letter and sending it on
> to other GPs.
>
>
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