Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely . . . as the saying goes when one has a monopoly over any industry, cynicism sets in and a sense of entitlement among those employed in that industry takes over.  In the case of a federal health system they will mostly be unionized employees.  There are logical alternatives to be considered.  We need to take a long look at the systems like the NHS in England before we head down this road . . . a road likely with no return . . . obi jo

‘Cruel and neglectful’ care of one million NHS patients exposed

One million NHS patients have been the victims of appalling care in hospitals across Britain, according to a major report released today.

Claire Rayner, President of the Patients Association and a former nurse, said:“For far too long now, the Patients Association has been receiving calls on our helpline from people wanting to talk about the dreadful, neglectful, demeaning, painful and sometimes downright cruel treatment their elderly relatives had experienced at the hands of NHS nurses.

‘Cruel and neglectful’ care of one million NHS patients exposed – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6092658/Cruel-and-neglectful-care-of-one-million-NHS-patients-exposed.html

Hospitals ‘ignoring whistleblowing staff afraid for patient safety’ – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5303435/Hospitals-ignoring-whistleblowing-staff-afraid-for-patient-safety.html

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