> -----Original Message-----
> From: Accident and Emergency Academic List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Andrew Webster
> Sent: 17 March 2009 23:32
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> Subject: Re: Stafford Hospital
>
>
> Sure it's not the only place with problems...just the only
> one so far to have made the news in such a manner
>
> I certainly recognise some of the observations made in the report.
>
> Shortage of appropriately trained staff is a major issue for
> many departments.
>
One of the ironies is the number of trusts who shed experienced Nursing
staff or redeployed and downgraded them out of speciality in the dash to
make the books balance.... And who now find ourselves increasingly
disillusioned with the NHS and increasingly de skilled in our chosen
speciality
Martyn
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