Tag Archives: NHS

Volunteer assistance rejected by NHS surgeon (Rousse)

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Dreamaticus

When the surgeon walked over to the till to pay for his cup of coffee, TPR ‘helpfully’ laid a section of the patient’s loose skin across the treated wound. The surgeon was aghast that anyone would interfere in this highly … Continue reading →

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A day trip by train to Plymouth (Rousse)

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was disappointed that TPR would not join me on my day trip by train to Plymouth. It was such a beautiful summer’s day, and he would have enjoyed the ride (even if the train was packed, especially in the … Continue reading →

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A tempting job prospect (Rousse)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I bumped into VJ all decked out in a pink and red floaty dress and leggings ensemble on Colinton Road. “Are you happy in your job?” she asked. “It’s just that I’ve seen something right up your street within the … Continue reading →

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NHS equipment failure and a biked-themed party (Rousse)

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Dreamaticus

My dermatologist was becoming increasingly frustrated with the radio next to my hospital bed. He’d turn it off, then two minutes later BBC Radio 4 would spring back to life again. I protested that it wasn’t my responsibility. The radio … Continue reading →

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Babe in the bushes (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Something caught my eye as I peered out of the bathroom window. At first I thought it was a squirrel in the shrubbery, but when I opened the back door and stepped out into the garden I realised that the … Continue reading →

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NHS funding crisis: solutions Dreamaticus-style (Rousse)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The local hospital held a fund-raising sale of old medical equipment. When I spotted the beautiful collection of old porcelain bed pans and potties I knew instantly that LF would want to buy them all. However, her contribution – though … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s trip to Spain uncovers NHS zombie and Sir Alex Ferguson’s secret château

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I acknowledged that this little game with passengers at Edinburgh airport was losing its appeal. Stopping dead in your tracks just to witness the reaction of people following immediately behind you is a bit childish. At the gate, and from … Continue reading →

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Rousse solves all the problems of the NHS

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Dreamaticus

The vast consulting room was packed since the Coalition government’s reform of the health service: all medical appointments take place at 1pm each day, so nobody forgets their appointment, and each patient is seen by six doctors at once to … Continue reading →

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