Voice of doom in balanced debate
The use of quotation marks for part of the headline implies that the statement is a direct quotation, whereas even the ‘to save cash’ quote is not taken from the interview with [BMA Scotland chairman] Dr Brian Keighley. It also implies that this is the view of the BMA, whereas Dr Keighley is in fact calling for a frank debate, at society level, on the subject.
The doctor-patient relationship is heavily dependent on trust. Irresponsible media coverage such as this serves only to damage this relationship.
Dr Lawrie Spence, Inverness