Doctors and theologians

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There is abundance in religion but scarcity in the NHS

Peter Davies, general practitioner principal (mpdavies@strathaven22.freeserve.co.uk)

Alison Lea Medical Centre, East Kilbride G74 3BE
The Elmcroft Surgery, Harrow HA2 6HL

EDITOR—Neuberger compares the NHS with a theological institution.1 However, a minister of religion draws on an abundant and freely and universally available source of love, morality, and strength. This abundance is celebrated every week in churches up and down the country and contrasts with the scarcity and poverty of earthly existence. God is not rationed.

As a doctor who is a Christian working in a secular organisation I have to deal with problems of earthly scarcity. The British public may believe that the NHS is the best health service in the world but this is a sign of ignorance of …