Abstract
I have followed with interest the debate on the changing role of the consultant psychiatrist, and the difficulties in recruitment and retention. Over the past 6 months, there have been editorials, opinion articles, correspondence and a recent study by Mears et al ( Psychiatric Bulletin , April 2004
Highlights
If I read the consent form that they have sent me correctly, it appears to ask for my permission for the College to publish ‘in the reasonable opinion of the College’ my personal details held by them
This is information offered by me for the purpose of maintaining my membership, which would be available to everyone with an Internet connection worldwide. It is to be made available for use in future unspecified research, statistical analysis, and for use in what are mysteriously termed ‘related activities’
No reference is made to the benefits for members - and I am unable to identify any
Summary
If I read the consent form that they have sent me correctly, it appears to ask for my permission for the College to publish ‘in the reasonable opinion of the College’ my personal details held by them This is information offered by me for the purpose of maintaining my membership, which would be available to everyone with an Internet connection worldwide. If we can get agreement from pretty much everybody it will speed things up enormously.’ (my italics) This indicates that the College does not expect members to be able to keep up with the number of updates to the information made available as individuals. Littlejohns EastgateTeam,West Cheshire Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1BQ
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