Interesting, yes. Important, no.
And, based upon my experiences of seeking the consensus (on this forum) on a whole host of issues over the last five years, I'm afraid it's a question of "don't hold your breath" (still only 16 votes).
Meanwhile, 25 years ago I received some advice that I still recall from a bloke who was based at your very hospital at the time:-
"I've found that the best policy is to attempt to implement good, sensible standards and logical procedures; but if "someone upstairs" decides otherwise (or, for that matter, is indecisive) - accept it; it's not worth getting intense and frustrated. Just document what is necessary, and if it's politic at a later date to throw it back at them - do it (in the nicest possible way)!"I've always taken that to mean that it's best to adopt your own policies and procedures, based upon what you believe to be right, rather than sink to the common denominator of the
status quo. That ideal has gotten me "into trouble" more than a few times (as may well be imagined), but my conscience is clear. Who cares what idiots think? I always did what I thought was right, was generally vindicated, and sometimes even thanked (albeit rather grudgingly) later on (... sometimes many years later)!
A couple of the regular visitors to this forum will probably even be able to guess whose "Rule" that was, I should imagine. Let's see.
