jopar said:
Unfortunately whether I like the phrase 'burden' or not, I am burden to the NHS as it supporting me everyday, and the only thing I can do, is look after myself the best I can so I limit the 'burden' to the minimalist level possible...
Scathing remarks and criticism against those such Dr Philip Lee MP, concerning their remarks about burden etc, is a wast of time!
As yes the NHS does need reorganising and things to change to be able to effectively carry on with what it does, and that should be 'free medical treatment' at the point of access...
So instead of moaning, blaming and telling people how horrid they are and trying to convince others weren't are they burdens we are etc...
We should be thinking of how can this prehistoric organisation be brought into the 21st century and still serve us in the manner we are accustomed to...
I can see one way of freeing up some of their budget, and that's the reorganisation of the management structure its too top heavy, to many managers managing managers... If it's management structure was stripped back to those management structures that were found in the private sector this would free quite a bit of it's budgets...
And yes it does need to look into who should have access which is a politically sensitive area..
As to putting a independent MP against Dr Lee in a election, wouldn't work as an handful of independent MP's makes no difference into the running of the country, as the 3 main parties carry the votes to whether it's a yes or no, what ever party is in power!
Have to disagree with you, he stated that the NHS budgets can't cope, but what he's suggesting would actually cost more then any costs savings, that is so obvious. Patients don't need to be told that they are a burden on the NHS at any level, if people had a 'choice' they would be 'well', not 'unwell'. Mr. Lee has to adhere to the following which I'm sure he has:-
General Medical Council: 'Duties of a doctor' :-
Make the care of your patient your first concern.
Protect and promote the health of patients and the public.
Provide a good standard of practice and care:
Keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date.
Recognise and work within the limits of your competence.
Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests.
Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity:
Treat patients politely and considerately.
Respect patients' right to confidentiality.
Work in partnership with patients:
Listen to patients and respond to their concerns and preferences.
Give patients the information they want or need in a way they can understand.
Respect patients' right to reach decisions with you about their treatment and care.
Support patients in caring for themselves to improve and maintain their health.
Be honest and open and act with integrity:
Act without delay if you have good reason to believe that you or a colleague may be putting patients at risk.
Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues.
Never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession.
More on the GMC website.