Dealing with the dilemma

When we first thought of this series we agreed that there was one man who could do justice to the main theme of the series - the actual dilemma many new graduates face immediately on going into general practice. So we approached Colin Dexter and asked him if he would write our introductory article. But, like many creative people, Colin's hectic timetable meant we had to wait for his thesis. And thesis it turned out to be. But, despite the wait and the length of his article, we feel we have a superb example in words of the true dilemma that so many people experience, and so many authorities try to deny. So settle down for a thought-provoking and stimulating read...