I woke this morning refreshed and excited about a days blogging so in a moment of bliss I switched on the radio. I found myself listening to this rather odd piece on the BBC’s Today programme.

“Hospital patients to get named doctor”

Check their web site is seems “Hospital patients in England should know which senior doctor is responsible for overseeing their care, according to guidelines being published.

They should also be given details of the nurse who can answer their questions.

The names should be visible over or beside the bed of patients, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges advice says.”

Now I ask myself in these days of austerity is this just a waste of time and money?

What do you think?

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