Letters flood in: Medical professionals and citizens share thoughts on crucial UK issues
A collection of public opinions tackles hot-button topics from healthcare reforms to energy policy. NHS workers and regular citizens write about their real-world experiences with current issues
An NHS doctor points out real-world facts about assisted-dying laws impact. The Netherlands data shows that over 5% of deaths come from this practice which could mean 30‚000 UK deaths yearly if similar laws pass here. Mental-health related cases keep growing and doctors worry about elderly patients who often say they dont want to be a burden
The current setup lets doctors build trust with patients - they can tell them theyre valued and promise good care (which helps many people feel better about life). Changing this might break the doctor-patient bond thats been around for ages
A physician associate speaks up about their job: Their role needs two years of special training after getting a health-science degree
* They learn patient care basics
* They work with senior doctors watching over them
* They help doctors focus on harder cases
Our role supports the healthcare system by taking on essential tasks that free up doctors for complex care
Anthony Stansfeld‚ ex-Police Commissioner writes that hate-crime rules waste police time when they could be solving real crimes like break-ins. He mentions that non-criminal hate incidents stay on peoples records forever - even if someone made it up
In other topics‚ Susan from Bath shares her micro-wave christmas pudding trick; while Kemi Badenochʼs leadership brings back 3‚000 party members. Someone points out NYC feels safer than London cause it has more marked police cars
The energy debate heats up as writers discuss nuclear power stations closing in next 5-years. They say private companies wont build new ones cause profits take too long - maybe government shouldʼve kept control of all 16 stations
