David Patterson

Always move forward because the minute you stop you have given up. Strive everyday to be better and more successful than you were the day before. Liverpool/USA

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@OutbreakJake @jmesillett @timricketts_ I completely agree and sadly the discharge decision is often made based on what’s possible and not what’s best. Even if it’s just to decompress the ED for 12 hours it’s often the only way.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@OutbreakJake @timricketts_ This is the key point. The dynamic risk assessment needs to be done to decide where the risk is greater in discharging or the front door assessment and treatment. My experience is always preventing access at the front carries far more risk than earlier discharge.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Victoria_Rixon @LadyDoth @Joanna19997073 What a nonsense view. It’s important to provide patients with all of the necessary info to keep them safe following on operation. This avoids some very awkward questions or necessary complications post hip op. Can you try to make your point understandable

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@clairebubblepop Has he ruined America? When were you last there? Tell us in detail your reasons?

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@swap2013 @jabberwock951 I agree with that. I think you may have misunderstood me. My point is it’s still relevant during strikes hence why derogations are needed.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@narindertweets @huffy58 I’m not sure you understand what the word “fact” means. It’s a fact it’s written in the article. That’s about the only fact I see.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@swap2013 @jabberwock951 I couldn’t possibly comment on that. The point of this is how do we keep patient safe and support strikes. Appropriate and necessary derogations. This is being done perfectly.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@terrychristian Might have to add turkey to the list for a holiday ☀️

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 I’m 100% sure they will be making every effort. Derogation would always be a last resort and never weaponised. I knew you would get it eventually.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 As long as patients remain at the centre and their safety is the most important thing. 👍🏻

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 I’ll take a level of professional respect and assume unwilling. My hope is appropriate derogations continue this week to keep patients/ staff/ sites safe. 👍🏻

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 Thanks for confirming

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 I can’t engage any further as you either can’t read or you are unwilling to.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@DrTarekArab @jabberwock951 Ok 👍🏻

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@DrTarekArab @TheBMA By keeping patients safe. What an odd odd view to have

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@swap2013 @jabberwock951 Well I suppose that’s a whole different question. Not really relevant to this conversation.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 I would disagree with you. My logic is supported by the BMA hence the derogation was given. That’s how it should be. Seems like you are hell bent on compromising patient safety and using some thinly veiled trust bias to do it. You won’t win this one unfortunately.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 You have proven my point perfectly. Thank you. Give the derogation to protect the patients then look after the fact. It’s some simple stuff this. The NHs are not gaming anything just trying to respect strikes/ keep patients/staff and sites safe. I’ll always support that.

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@ManetasNikolaos @TheBMA Good I like an agreeable interaction on here. Few and far between these days,

[David Patterson @dpatto1]

@Rob_Smithers @jabberwock951 Yes and this was done and the justification was given and the derogation granted. That’s how it should go. The reality is the respect is there from trusts to not ask if it’s not the right thing to do. Have an in depth look after by all means.