The grass is always greener. Google "australia health waiting list". Limit search to last year.
They have precisely the same problems the UK and most of the developed world has - without delving into statistical detail it may be a case of "we've got it worse".
I have been the unexpected beneficiary of the skill and commitment of NHS staff over the last 5 days.
111 call got doctor call back in 1hr. Told to go to A&E (no ambulance queues). Triaged A&E within 30 mins. Bed, blood test, CT scan, doctor in A&E. Moved to bed on surgical assessment unit in 4 hours later. Hopefully home this morning.
Perhaps I just very lucky but leaping on a media bandwagon is a little like helping the school bully kick his victim.
I believe the military have a way of expressing things - "failing to plan is planning to fail".
Most (not all) deficiencies have their roots in staff planning, capacity planning, onerous contract commitments, medical training, strategy implementation etc.
The 3000 + staff at the DHSC should face far more public scrutiny in their management of public health services. They are the "professionals" and "experts" upon which all governments rely in formulating effective strategies and they have failed.
Last edited by: Terry on Wed 11 Jan 23 at 08:09
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