EDITOR, - P D Miller gives an inaccurate account of the introduction of compulsory induction courses and the new starting day for hospital medical and dental staff.1 The new procedures were first discussed with the profession well over a year ago and were announced on 4 January this year as guidance, not as a directive. Further guidance was issued in April to clarify certain operational queries. As before, the wording of this supplementary guidance had been submitted to …