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t>, Ahmad Risk <[log in to unmask]> writes
>On Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:20:16 +0000, Jel Coward wrote:
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>>In short - it takes some time - but it is cheaper (not too bothered
>>about this) - and I understand and can fix or modify it in house (this
>>is the major plus point)
>
>Whilst I commend Jelly's efforts and appreciate the value of his
>understanding of cabling, but, isn't he a doctor?
Yes I am - but just as I like being able to fix my car on the roadside
(alas not so easy these days as it was) so I like to be able to sort out
my own computing/network hassles.
One could apply your argument to many of the things we do - certainly
the computing.
>
>Isn't this one of the things Midge was talking about re getting
>professionals to run IM&T in the NHS?
Hmm - I hate being at someone elses mercy.
>
>Jel: you say it took some time. How much time? How much did it cost
>in terms of doctor's time?
Loads of *my* time - none of my patients.
>
>Aren't you setting yourself up to be the 'fix the plumbing please doc'?
Er - actually I can do that too :-) I like being able to fix something
at home in an emergency rather than have to wait for the elusive plumber
with the massive bill that accompanies him/her.
>
>Isn't that what chracterises UK general practice in the sense that we
>want to do everything all of the time?
Actually I spend much of my time wishing I could do less - but I do what
I do myself to allow me flexibility and to avoid being someone elses
victim :-)
The thought of having to rely on the HA for techno help to look after my
records fills me with horror and dread.
>
>Good work, Jel, but ... :-)
>
Actually it was excellent work - 8 wires per connection - over 100 done
- not one error.
.....and to those who can make/donate the time I still commend it :-)
Cheers :)
--
Jelly Bean
'When you get fed up surfing....
.....go find some waves'
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