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I wonder if the RCPCH has considered the possibility that an apology
from Professors Meadow and Southall for the enormous mistakes they’ve made
would help to increase the confidence of doctors in the field of child
protection work. A public apology could defray the hostility towards
paediatricians and help restore some trust in a very damaged medical
profession. Morale and confidence are low. It is time that paediatricians
did something more positive to raise them.
The public and profession are still waiting.
I wonder if the RCPCH has considered the possibility that an apology
from Professors Meadow and Southall for the enormous mistakes they’ve made
would help to increase the confidence of doctors in the field of child
protection work. A public apology could defray the hostility towards
paediatricians and help restore some trust in a very damaged medical
profession. Morale and confidence are low. It is time that paediatricians
did something more positive to raise them.
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