DistinguishedSocialCommentator ·
29/03/2024 15:29
Please dont bang on about throwing more money at it
If you are a NHS staff - what would you do.
I'm sure different hospitals, groups of hospitals work differently, so are there any good ideas about?
IWe are too old and many medicals to get medical insurance but our children and their children all pay into private care plans but we are all aware we need a good NHS
So, is there something that apworks at your place and not others, what is it
I've noted that the gov has over the last couple of years set up many new CT/MRI sites and recently heard from a friend that people from abroad were running mobile units and weekend ct/mri's units in hospitals etc and waiting times were going down - that is good.
I've noted and was pleasantly surprised I had an ultrasound and then a camera investigation same appointment. In the past it was go for an ultrasound, then a camera if required.
I've also experienced Sat and Sunday scan appointments, last 2 years - so there is good news
However, A& E is a shambles, and worst of all, I've read re seriously ill people going to A&E having to wait hours at times
Should we get rid of more management?
Should we proparely look/investigate procurement?
Should we revisit all nHS staff's contracts especially consultants' contracts so the NHS could be more effective?
Should we seek a mandatory working period for mandatory hours by newly qualified NHS where the majority of the money towards their learning is from taxpayers?
Could we adopt a great system from another country and if so, where from?
the link below - I don't blame the consultants but the gov for not changing rules re payments for contracts - not sure what difference it makes if the doc was working at the hospital or not?
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/feb/12/nhs-consultants-run-private-firms-charging-to-cut-waiting-lists-at-their-own-hospitals