Newsflash - they never have - they represent the interests of (the most powerful and under managed group of churlish souls, known collectively as) the Medical establishment.
There some selfless individuals out there - these are an exception - the majority feel they know best about everything. And haven't they been gently battered? See the articles on "Medicalising Child birth"
Is it a coincidence that the Gov. move to an equitable wage deal (known as agenda for change) at the last minute did not include Medical staff? The BMA is the largest Lobbying organisation in the UK, and its members received 40% pay rises with promises of increases in productivity...
Agenda for change brought the average worker a 2.5% increase.
I often wonder about the point of these blogs - is its only effect to ease my blood pressure or is it to educate?
Could I just identify a few more points before closing, at my local Hospital 120 student nurses qualified, due to cuts only 10 posts were available!!
The WHO and epidemiologists are quietly fighting the "Bird flu" but when the Pandemic hits, you the public who have allowed your NHS to become over burdened with red tape and bureaucracy and influenced by the most self centred individuals going (Medical Staff), who are you going to want - experienced and competent Nursing staff. You won't find them -as they will all be working at Aldi - and earning more.

