The passions associated with the opposition to the NHS reforms proposed by Andrew Lansley have in no way abated over recent days. This is not surprising. Reform is one thing, few would disagree improvements should be introduced. But a complete overhaul of the entire infrastructure removing the word 'National' from the NHS is another matter altogether. No amount of soothing reassurances from Mr Lansley can alter the inevitability of a fragmented postcode lottery which would result from the plethora of varied GP consortia and their encouraged use of private providers, motivated by underlying 'bonuses' for 'saving money'.

It is anticipated that the BMA will put forward a vote of no confidence in Mr Lansley as Health Secretary and they warn that the reforms are 'unethical'. At this week's Lib Dem conference Mr Nick Clegg stood up and vowed 'No NHS Privatisation' but who in their right mind is EVER going to listen to any of his vows ever again anyway?

Scottish GPs are worried that the health bill will force a change in the GP contract and certainly it will play havoc with the medical oath sworn by every new doctor on qualifying, which in turn will change the relationship of patient to doctor from now on, threatening the lines of trust so essential.

Whether or not individual suggestions within the health reforms may have merit is irrelevant, nothing appears to have been properly thought through .They were doomed to be an unmitigated disaster whilst the ink was still wet on the page.

Back to the drawing board Messrs Cameron, Clegg and Lansley please!
 
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