"Today, unlike 30 years ago, all patients are strangers and, as my catchment area now extends into different London boroughs, even the places I go are unfamiliar."
Well, health (or 'disease control') is a business unfortunately. Doctors are just a small cog in that machine - they are effectively big pharma sales people.
When I was young, My GP was a kind and caring man. I remember him asking my mum how my siblings were, recalling their previous visits.
As a grown up, When I manage to get an appointment they are STILL remarkably effective,-- albeit clearly over-worked and trying to make up time.
More recently it has been impossible for me to make appointments for my parents due to long term under-funding, and covid.
>Well, health (or 'disease control') is a business unfortunately.
This type of thinking in UK social care is exactly what has caused the decline of public health. Politicians and business management have ruined the caring aspect of the NHS through constant budget cuts and medical policies. -- And then they have the gall to claim the NHS isn't fit for purpose.
The whole situation makes me rather distressed. Luckily I am 'well-off' now and look after my parents as best as I can.
Well, health (or 'disease control') is a business unfortunately. Doctors are just a small cog in that machine - they are effectively big pharma sales people.