I remember when the blacklist first came in. There were howls from the BMA
saying end of clinical freedom, docs unable to make decisions, my right to
prescribe anything I want cos I'm the doc, etc etc. Now it is widely accepted
that there must be an evidence base for what one does.
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From: [log in to unmask] on behalf of PETER FELLOWS
Sent: 15 May 1998 00:34
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: 10 Ordinary GPs
I must object to the comment about the black list. After the fiasco of the
initial black list we were able to ensure that common sense prevailed. I
gave a lot of my time with other GP members, including my colleague Jane
Richards from GMSC, to ensure that reasoned argument was heard by the
Advisory Committee on NHS Drugs ( Blacklist Committee). As a result I think
there have been very few difficuties for GPs with the subsequent extension
of black list categories. It is a problem for medical politicians that our
successes are not always visible! Our failures are usually glaringly
obvious.
Peter Fellows, GMSC
Former chairman Prescribing Subcommittee, and former member of
ACD.
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