Tuesday, October 04, 2011  The Coalition’s NHS changes ‘to cause
irreparable harm’ say doctors.  The BBC reports:  The overhaul
of the NHS in England will cause irreparable harm, according to
leading public health doctors.  In a letter to peers, who will
debate the changes next week, nearly 400 public health experts
said the changes must be rejected as they represented a risk to
patient care and safety.  The doctors suggested it would
fragment services, possibly threatening vaccination and
screening campaigns.  The revelation that such influential
members of the public health community have put their names to
the letter comes on the day Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is
to address the Conservative Party conference.  More on this
story here.  Bravo to the 400 public health experts for speaking
out.  And let's hope that peers listen to their views and reject
a truly appalling bill for which there is no democratic mandate.
Douglas said...  It looks like the US Supreme Court will soon
rule on the Constitutiona