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----- Original Message ----- That being the case I would far prefer to use Consultant A&E resources at my disposal to be on my single A&E site providing an input into the vast majority of A&E work - e.g.. the walking wounded etc. and dealing with the majors once they come to A&E rather than being out in the community dealing with only the big stuff. That way a greater proportion of A&E work gets Consultant input - and I certainly would not envisage being able to provide the quality of A&E service that I'm happy with by spreading myself over even 2 sites (as I currently CD for anyway). [Nick Jenkins] I would also agree with this approach, Nick (and Ray). Trying to cover two departments "remotely" is a bit like "falling between two stools". You wouldn't actually bring much benefit to either, in my opinion. ----- Original Message ----- Does it also reflect the difference in the way the community and hospitals were treated when it comes to the GP/Consultant contracts. Community normal hours 9-5, hospital 7-7! I wonder if at my next job planning meeting I should say my on-call supplement is derisory, return it and opt out of on-call, it would certainly make my life better and have a minimal impact financially. [Simon McCormick] I don't believe we're entitled to opt out of our on-call commitment under the new contract, Simon. If I'm wrong, someone like Andrew will no doubt correct me! Adrian Fogarty