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The anaesthetist and industrial action by ancillary workers. Reflections on the 1979 strike

R E Loder

    Anaesthesia
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed

    Insights

    A consultant anaesthetist

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Practice
    • Healthcare Management
    • History of Medicine

    Background:

    • The author retired from the British National Health Service in 1980 after a career as a consultant anaesthetist.
    • A detailed diary was kept during the final year of active practice.
    • The diary serves as the foundation for essays on anaesthetic practice in the late 20th century.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To reflect on the life and practice of a consultant anaesthetist.
    • To provide insights into healthcare during the latter half of the twentieth century.
    • To examine the impact of industrial action on hospital services and anaesthetists.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of a personal diary from 1979.
    • Qualitative reflection on professional experiences.
    • Case study of industrial action's effect on anaesthetic services.

    Main Results:

    • The first essay focuses on the 1979 industrial action by hospital ancillary workers.
    • Highlights the unique position and responsibilities of anaesthetists during such disputes.
    • Offers insights into the challenges faced by healthcare professionals during periods of industrial unrest.

    Conclusions:

    • The diary provides a valuable historical record of medical practice.
    • Anaesthetists play a critical role, especially during healthcare system disruptions.
    • Personal reflection offers unique perspectives on professional life and its challenges.

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