instruction to administer a potentially life-saving drug

Sky News studied documents from a handful of the 95 HPC misconduct hearings since 2005 that led to paramedics being struck off.

In the case of Grahame Giles, paramedic Brian Jewers had refused to follow a doctor’s telephone instruction to administer a potentially life-saving drug and failed to carry out two other vital procedures.

 

 

It sounds like a cover-up, it smells like a cover-up, and it really is acutely concerning that people can’t find out what’s going on, especially when it could be of such significance to them.

Mary-Ann Charles, solicitor from Shaw and Company in Newcastle

By richardwestof Posted in nhs

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Science fiction

The academy is not suggesting that anyone wants to do this, but it says public discussion should occur now, long before scientists have the idea for unusual experiments.

So what else might make you feel uncomfortable? Animals with human physical features would be a step too far for many – bringing to mind HG Wells science fiction

westof: e.coli

By richardwestof Posted in eskimo

modern food patterns uk

Just one in 13 teenage girls is getting their recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, official government data shows.

By richardwestof Posted in food