As many people will know, I have been hot on the trail of Professor Paice and Professor Needham. As everyone is aware, Plaicey was one of the architects of the MMC. She is probably the most hated dean this side of the medical hemisphere. Being a fish, especially a large flat white fish must be difficult for Plaicey. This is what happens to those who believe they are invinsible. It is even worse when the entire blogsphere is filled with little post it notes that detail her antics. Plaice will realise that she cannot flash her fins without running into a blogger.
The tale is as follows, Dr Scot Jr had a minor attack of artistry with colourful words on a Doctors only Website. Those were the days when our tartan king felt brave. This caused Plaicey to huff and puff, she then attempted to blow his job down in Inverness. Professor Needham bowed and scraped and reacted rapidly, it was so rapid that the synaptic firing just didn't happen. We think it must have been her surgical lovers or Hemlock. All this subsequently caused the tartan king to hide under his duvet only to be quoted in one Glasgow newspaper. No doubt, he will be gritting his proverbial teeth while struggling through his shortbread this Christmas.
While all this was going on, I formally complained to the GMC. It did go passed the Registrars stage [Primary Stage] at GMC Towers and is currently wallowing around with a nice chap called David Patterson, paid by GMC Towers. He also has free use of the local gym and health insurance. Golly! He is a lucky bunny. For all the junior doctors out there who have no oncall rooms, who have suffered the perils of the MMC and those whose careers have been terminated by the medical establishment should take a peak at the benefits of lounging around GMC Towers. Spectacular benefits for those who do not know their own case law. :). Even more spectacular for those who have to look said case law up on this website :).
All doctors should also understand that it is their money that pays for these benefits. All junior doctors slogging their guts out at NHS Towers and whose interests are placed pretty low down in the pecking order at GMC Towers, end up funding these snow dogs at the GMC.
Anyway, as most people know, Plaicey and Hemlock Queen submitted their responses. That is if you can call them submissions. In my view, I have seen better submissions penned by a GCSE student. They were more of a " chuck the complaint out, its ok if we all abuse our powers" kind of response.
Of course, the complaint hangs on by the skin of its teeth. At least it is hanging on. The first game of chess played by the GMC was the purposeful omission of the Scot Jnr post [that was removed from the Doctors only website] from both responses [ Paice and Needham]. The GMC refused to disclose the post for sometime. I moaned about this repeatedly online and offline. The GMC demanded that I submit a response without access to the post in question. I dug my heels in and told them, if they continue their antics of non disclosure, I would challenge them. I decided not to respond substantively at all. I sat and waited, ate chocolate, wrote Christmas cards, looked at hunky men when all of a sudden, GMC Towers backed down. I nearly choked on my cornflakes.
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The tale is as follows, Dr Scot Jr had a minor attack of artistry with colourful words on a Doctors only Website. Those were the days when our tartan king felt brave. This caused Plaicey to huff and puff, she then attempted to blow his job down in Inverness. Professor Needham bowed and scraped and reacted rapidly, it was so rapid that the synaptic firing just didn't happen. We think it must have been her surgical lovers or Hemlock. All this subsequently caused the tartan king to hide under his duvet only to be quoted in one Glasgow newspaper. No doubt, he will be gritting his proverbial teeth while struggling through his shortbread this Christmas.
While all this was going on, I formally complained to the GMC. It did go passed the Registrars stage [Primary Stage] at GMC Towers and is currently wallowing around with a nice chap called David Patterson, paid by GMC Towers. He also has free use of the local gym and health insurance. Golly! He is a lucky bunny. For all the junior doctors out there who have no oncall rooms, who have suffered the perils of the MMC and those whose careers have been terminated by the medical establishment should take a peak at the benefits of lounging around GMC Towers. Spectacular benefits for those who do not know their own case law. :). Even more spectacular for those who have to look said case law up on this website :).
All doctors should also understand that it is their money that pays for these benefits. All junior doctors slogging their guts out at NHS Towers and whose interests are placed pretty low down in the pecking order at GMC Towers, end up funding these snow dogs at the GMC.
Anyway, as most people know, Plaicey and Hemlock Queen submitted their responses. That is if you can call them submissions. In my view, I have seen better submissions penned by a GCSE student. They were more of a " chuck the complaint out, its ok if we all abuse our powers" kind of response.
Of course, the complaint hangs on by the skin of its teeth. At least it is hanging on. The first game of chess played by the GMC was the purposeful omission of the Scot Jnr post [that was removed from the Doctors only website] from both responses [ Paice and Needham]. The GMC refused to disclose the post for sometime. I moaned about this repeatedly online and offline. The GMC demanded that I submit a response without access to the post in question. I dug my heels in and told them, if they continue their antics of non disclosure, I would challenge them. I decided not to respond substantively at all. I sat and waited, ate chocolate, wrote Christmas cards, looked at hunky men when all of a sudden, GMC Towers backed down. I nearly choked on my cornflakes.
I do like the way that our friend Patterson palms this off as a accidental mistake :) and glosses over the fact that the posts were purposely omitted from me. A apparent"mistake" that he made not once but twice. Perhaps it was a case of Britney Spears " Opps I did it again". I postulated on the various places the mysteriously disappearing Dr Scot Jnr art work may have disappeared to. Perhaps Snow Dog 1 David Patterson had a case of selective memory loss. Perhaps Finlay Scott had grabbed it and clutched onto it until his lawyers used prised it away from him. Perhaps it was under Graeme Catto's bed. Even worse, perhaps it was hidden in Carol Black's holiday luggage. Anyway, following the mention of Henshall, the posts appeared. Perhaps it was just by magic :).
Do note the phrase " redaction" in the letter below :). The GMC uses this posh word to describe their efforts at concealing material purposely. This is their interpretation of transparency. Of course, if one right clicks on the redaction :), the link shows us the identity of Dr Scot Jnr :) :). I have been known to hold redactions under bright lights and translate them :). Nothing is hidden forever of course.
Anyway, here is the email from the intrepid GMC post hunter David Patterson. Gosh, he suddenly found the post when faced with the case law Henshall that described how the GMC are obliged to disclose ALL documents to both parties. Isn't that a coincidence eh. A snow dog backing down after looking the case law up online :). So, the above is a picture of David and his colleagues sporting the new GMC shades -that's because they are all "shady" :). OMG OMG, you just know GMC Towers will term this post "inappropriate" :) *wink* directed at Dr India :).
I am due to respond to the submissions by the 9th January 2009. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to let me know. I have my chocolate supply ready, one Bacardi breezer, Dreamgirls DVD, Mama Mia , Now Magazine and Hello to keep me occupied while I pen my response. My response is based on collective suggestions by some very clever people [ and some sexy men!].
No snow dogs/ GMC workers were harmed during the making of this post :) :).
Do note the phrase " redaction" in the letter below :). The GMC uses this posh word to describe their efforts at concealing material purposely. This is their interpretation of transparency. Of course, if one right clicks on the redaction :), the link shows us the identity of Dr Scot Jnr :) :). I have been known to hold redactions under bright lights and translate them :). Nothing is hidden forever of course.
Anyway, here is the email from the intrepid GMC post hunter David Patterson. Gosh, he suddenly found the post when faced with the case law Henshall that described how the GMC are obliged to disclose ALL documents to both parties. Isn't that a coincidence eh. A snow dog backing down after looking the case law up online :). So, the above is a picture of David and his colleagues sporting the new GMC shades -that's because they are all "shady" :). OMG OMG, you just know GMC Towers will term this post "inappropriate" :) *wink* directed at Dr India :).
I am due to respond to the submissions by the 9th January 2009. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to let me know. I have my chocolate supply ready, one Bacardi breezer, Dreamgirls DVD, Mama Mia , Now Magazine and Hello to keep me occupied while I pen my response. My response is based on collective suggestions by some very clever people [ and some sexy men!].
No snow dogs/ GMC workers were harmed during the making of this post :) :).
----- Original Message -----
From: David Patterson (0161 923 6426)
To: Rita Pal
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 11:20 AM
Subject: RE: GMC Investigation: I1-220900958
Dear Dr Pal
Further to our previous correspondence, please find attached two copies of the relevant internet posting.
The first was provided by Professor Paice with her response and the second accompanied Professor Needham’s comments, both of which I have already forwarded.
Please note these have been redacted in part and my apologies for not having disclosed them sooner. I am also happy to agree a two week due date for your response and would therefore be grateful if you could submit your comments by 09 January 2008.
Yours sincerely
David Patterson
Investigation Officer
Fitness to Practise Directorate
General Medical Council
5th Floor
St James's Building
79 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6FQ
Direct Dial: 0161 923 6426
Email: dpatterson@gmc-uk.org
To: Rita Pal
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 11:20 AM
Subject: RE: GMC Investigation: I1-220900958
Dear Dr Pal
Further to our previous correspondence, please find attached two copies of the relevant internet posting.
The first was provided by Professor Paice with her response and the second accompanied Professor Needham’s comments, both of which I have already forwarded.
Please note these have been redacted in part and my apologies for not having disclosed them sooner. I am also happy to agree a two week due date for your response and would therefore be grateful if you could submit your comments by 09 January 2008.
Yours sincerely
David Patterson
Investigation Officer
Fitness to Practise Directorate
General Medical Council
5th Floor
St James's Building
79 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6FQ
Direct Dial: 0161 923 6426
Email: dpatterson@gmc-uk.org
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