Steven Ford

Aug 12, 2024 | bmj.com | Steven Ford

Dear EditorThis article caught my attention as the topic covers an area of surgical practice that has somewhat baffled me. Why are the available haemostatic agents not more widely employed? Tranexamic acid and ethamsylate are the two with which I have some primary care experience. In the 1970s, when I was gassing ENT lists, the surgeons applied topical cocaine to the nasal septum and turbinates before operating and this seemed to achieve useful results - they said.

Aug 11, 2024 | bmj.com | Steven Ford

Dear EditorIn the light of the events of recent decades could anyone doubt that whistleblowing is both dangerous and essential - and not only in medicine. Establishing new categories of management procedures and other such proposed changes is unlikely to be sufficient. Something akin to a permanent 'truth and reconciliation' commission is required. A body with plenipotentiary 'Star Chamber' like powers and authority but without the sinister inferences commonly attached to such offices.

Mar 18, 2024 | bmj.com | Steven Ford

Dear EditorDisclaimer: I retired in 2008 and so cannot claim to be au fait with current practice organisation. If I have understood the current trends in triage, appointment making and limited service provision then there are clear reasons for concern. In the last practice where I worked we offered, and usually achieved, same day appointments for all who wanted them and were ready to deal directly and immediately with whatever came through the door. This suited patients, doctors and staff.

Jan 1, 2024 | newsday.com.ng | Steven Ford

Thomas Partey has not been included in Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations squad as he continues to recover from a hamstring problem. The 30-year-old has been out of action since October and played just five games in all competitions this season, also suffering a groin problem earlier in the campaign. The midfielder is expected to be fit and return to action by the end of January, but as he is still not available to play Ghana manager Chris Hughton has not risked him in his squad.

Jun 19, 2023 | upi.com | Steven Ford