**It is time for a new regulator for doctors**
A regulator that WILL uphold medical standards & protect patients
A regulator that is able to define what medical practice actually is (a pretty basic requirement to say the least!)
**It is time for a new regulator for doctors**
A regulator that WILL uphold medical standards & protect patients
A regulator that is able to define what medical practice actually is (a pretty basic requirement to say the least!)
Whatever happens today it’s worth highlighting that the Chesterton have been absolutely incredible.
I don’t think any of us can imagine the heartache that they must carry. Their strength has been something else.
Hat tip to you from all of us.
Met a patient recently who had appointments at three different specialist clinics in the space of a month, all for slightly different issues with the same organ system.
None were led by doctors. Two gave him conflicting advice.
Taskification and protocolised medicine. 😕
I’ll be dining on Gaviscon tonight
#AUvsGMC
Also please do donate to @AnaesUnited, who (whatever the outcome) took a huge personal, professional, and financial risk in bringing this to court.
I’ll be dining on Gaviscon tonight
#AUvsGMC
Also please do donate to @AnaesUnited, who (whatever the outcome) took a huge personal, professional, and financial risk in bringing this to court.
We do need to improve asthma care.
Investment in community services, improvement in air quality needed along with asthma education.
Need the authors to explain why GPs & Paediatricians are in Tier 3 of asthma management while ANPs are in Tier 4-5.
We do need to improve asthma care.
Investment in community services, improvement in air quality needed along with asthma education.
Need the authors to explain why GPs & Paediatricians are in Tier 3 of asthma management while ANPs are in Tier 4-5.
The results are in!
67% of consultant and 82% of SAS doctor respondents in England say they're prepared to act if the Government does not address the erosion of their pay, value and recognition.
We’ll meet with the SoS next week. Learn more: bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…
I think many people are missing the point.
This is the most blatant example of a medical education industry scam facilitated by the NHS.
The NHS is a vehicle for corruption and access to money for many - just also competing with patients.
There are legitimate educational and…
I think many people are missing the point.
This is the most blatant example of a medical education industry scam facilitated by the NHS.
The NHS is a vehicle for corruption and access to money for many - just also competing with patients.
There are legitimate educational and…
I found two.
The first is 3 months. Entirely online - prerecorded lectures and e-learning materials. Exam by pre-recorded presentation (can't imagine how that would be invigilated!).
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So, a CCST in Paediatrics (min 5yrs med school, 2yrs FY, 8yrs ST) is now considered equivalent to….
“completing a course aimed at this level of asthma care”
So, a CCST in Paediatrics (min 5yrs med school, 2yrs FY, 8yrs ST) is now considered equivalent to….
“completing a course aimed at this level of asthma care” https://t.co/lH4iOIDXid
It’s hard to know what to say anymore. This is happening across the board.
What is the point in CCT/CESR?
Organisations such as RCs who should be challenging this are failing in their duty.
Drs need to engage with their colleges & vote people in who will safeguard standards.
It’s hard to know what to say anymore. This is happening across the board.
What is the point in CCT/CESR?
Organisations such as RCs who should be challenging this are failing in their duty.
Drs need to engage with their colleges & vote people in who will safeguard standards.
I have obtained the patient’s permission to share his story below…
I’ve chosen to post it now, years later, as I feel it highlights the danger of taskification of medicine & how detrimental it can be for patients
Some details changed for further anonymity
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Gp replacement kills .
It’s all fun and games playing GP until a patient dies because you don’t know what you don’t know .
@wesstreeting@NHSEngland@NHSEmployers stop this madness NOW!
Here is an example of what is coming.
The whole of Medicine, broken down into tasks and tiers.
No need for knowledge. No need for expertise.
Brought to you by HEE.
Lets take a look at the new(ish) Framework for Asthma (May 2025).🧵
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I can't begin to wrap my head around the implications of this statement.
Fundamentally misunderstands:
- intimate connection between clinical decision making and task
- how professionals are trained
- what professionals DO
- what regulators do (regulate professionals!)
I will say this again
If the @RCPhysicians does NOT stand against this?
It is the end of the College
I can’t raise it anymore from within Council as the College doesn’t want any dissenting voices
(Appeal pending)
But the #10YP will signal the unfettered move to doctor…
I will say this again
If the @RCPhysicians does NOT stand against this?
It is the end of the College
I can’t raise it anymore from within Council as the College doesn’t want any dissenting voices
(Appeal pending)
But the #10YP will signal the unfettered move to doctor… https://t.co/2aWqBx2wwE
🏴 NEW: @Jeremy_Miles statement - "I can confirm that the Welsh Government has accepted in principle all the recommendations set out in the Leng Review."
Health boards are encouraged to use the updated terminology ‘physician assistants’ and ‘physician assistants in anaesthesia’
Doctors are being replaced
Northampton General trying to fill gaps in their *doctor* rota
- ACP immediately puts their hand up to cover an SHO shift
- same ACP happy to also cover a paeds reg
Absolutely - well done @RCollEM@RCEMpresident 👏🏽
NoT rEpLaCiNg DoCtOrS 🤡
The @gmcuk says it can issue cease and desist notices or refer people for prosecution if they're "practising medicine without registration"....yet also claims that defining "practising medicine" is not within its role 🤔
How can a regulator police what it refuses to define?
The @gmcuk says it can issue cease and desist notices or refer people for prosecution if they're "practising medicine without registration"....yet also claims that defining "practising medicine" is not within its role 🤔
How can a regulator police what it refuses to define? https://t.co/daYOd5d11M
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