Monthly Archives: February 2012

An escape plan is hatched… but not everyone escapes

Lightning once again split the sky, illuminating the two huddled figures sheltering in the rock face.
“Will they follow us if we lose this next battle?” the smaller one asked frantically.
“No, I fear all is lost if we can not take this battle, we must win at all costs” came the reply.
“But our plan is already in tatters, we will lose a great many people.” Read more »

No downside to the Health Bill!

I was speaking to a lawyer friend of mine. He has a passing interest in the NHS, having built his house on the spoils of litigation. Of course he’s been watching the progress or the Bill with great interest. His take on the outcome of it all is interesting. Read more »

Will Lansley win or lose at NHS Monopoly?

About now the Silver Fox household will be seeing the game of NHS Monopoly undergoing a rule change. Read more »

Why are GPs responsible for everything?

Who elected the government? Who pays the bankers? Who decides when you will retire? Who decides which drugs you prescribe? Who decides which hours you’re open?  Who decides how much money it costs to run the practice? Who decides if you’re any good as a GP? Who decides which operations are “low priority”? Who closes the local AED? Who needs to spend more on British Pharmaceuticals to save UK PLC? Who commissions for Quality in General Practice? Who writes prescriptions for food supplements? Who stops patients from getting DLA? Who is responsible for all those benefits scroungers? Who supplies addicts with their gear? Who protects nurses from making decisions? Who runs the CCG? Read more »

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