Should vaccines be compulsory?

I think I agree with Black Triangle that they probably shouldn’t, but with an active opt-out rather than an opt-in to ensure as much coverage as possible.

Watmore at the PAC

Ian Watmore has a candid and relaxed chat to the Public Accounts Committee (you can read the uncorrected evidence; a lovely phrase). He can, because he´s leaving his post as a Permanent Secretary to join the Football Association (one suspects it is his dream...

Map of medicine improves referral quality

Just as the use of surgical check lists is improving surgical outcomes, the use of a knowledge management tool in GP practices is improving referral quality. Could this work in the purchasing and commercial space? What other complex areas where communication is tricky...

Peer-to-patent

Nice idea to use collaboration with expert non-patent examiners to gather prior art. It would probably be worth patent-heavy companies to invest in someone to participate for them: most patent applications won´t be yours, so the more you can steer away from...