Cycle of abuse goes on
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The cylce of abuse does indeed go on. Alan E O'Connor thinks it
acceptable to abuse not just an individual but a whole professional group!
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This is surely an oxymoron
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I find it remarkable that Professor Martin believes that the
disturbance of a radiologist provides valid justification to be irritated.
Are there radiologists who sit completely idle waiting for consultations?
I very much doubt it. Being "disturbed" goes with the territory when it
comes to almost any medical specialty, particularly the acute specialties
or the "service" specialties; one better get used to it.
Furthermore, as David Stevenson points out, not introducing oneself
hardly constitutes a serious offence, and certainly does not warrant the
sort of abuse and rudeness the anonymous author received.
Finally, perhaps Professor Martin should consider that the author
might well have claimed anonymity, not for his own preservation, but
rather to protect the identity of the radiologist. After all, while there
may not be many hospitals with a newly appointed male consultant
geriatrician, together with a recently appointed female consultant
radiologist on the staff, at least there will be enough to spare this
particular radiologist's blushes!
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I am curious that Dr. Martin seems to think it is ok to treat a
technician rudely but not a clinician.
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Re:Clinical Radiologists-Apology
My comment on Clinical Radiologists was meant to be taken in a light-
hearted manner. I apologise to all those who took offence. It was not my
intention to "continue the cycle of abuse"
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