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'bout now Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I believe that is what the National institute for > Clinical Excellence is for. However, whilst it is not disputed that NICE generally does what it is supposed to do - i.e. promote clinical excellence within the NHS, it is not quite as independent as it would like us to believe it is. How can it claim complete independence when, for example, any decision it makes must reflect the cost effectiveness of treatment(s)? In my opinion, as long as this conflict of interests remains front line services are going to fall short of the ideal and patients are going to suffer.

Happy Birthday to karter who is... *coughs* today. Feliz Cumplea?os a ti y besos muy muy gigante. http://www.funnycatpix.com/_pics/Kisses.jpg.

Mick Mac Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Huguenot Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > > > One libel case doesn't make every newspaper a > > liar, > > For every drug that has a sorry tale, there's > > dozens that make use of the best possible > > knowledge and research to improve people's > lives. > > We have the right to expect all drugs to have been > properly tested and once there risks are > highlighted for those drugs to be taken off market > until the contentious issues are resolved. > > We should expect drug companies to be prudent and > conservative, not to push drugs upon needy people > despite highlighted dangers. > > As for newspapers and plumbers I don't see that > errors in these areas have similar impact. Its > very important for us to be able to expect our > medicines to be safe. Mick Mac, that is precisely what I wanted to say...but I have the brain the size of a pea...well done.

Huguenot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yay!... > > ...More conspiracies! They're everywhere I tell you.... > > ...Trust no-one, trust nothing and whatever happens > DON'T TALK TO THE EXPERTS. They're in on it. Well now you're just being flippant! *tutts twice* Edited to say: and I'm 100% with HAL9000 on this one.

African

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OutOfFocus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > sorry - I meant additional words matching the > original pattern No need to apologise OutofFocus...and, bye the way, I wasn't laughing at you...Huguenot's comment made me laugh purely because it came from Huguenot...I don't think I would have found it funny otherwise

bon3yard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- ...at least the tenacity > of the human spirit is in evidence. Indeed...the way he clings to those beers till almost the bitter end. Was in absolute stitches watching this, but cannot help but feel that maybe I shouldn't have been...it was actually rather sad in my opinion.

Huguenot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can you have a pattern if there's only two > elements? *chuckles*

Jah Lush Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Oi! Jimmy Mac don't quote me no Bob Marley lyrics > or call me an imposter. I've been skanking since I > come out of the womb and I ain't no natty dread. > Enjoy this. > > > Max Romeo - War Ina Babylon Either that or: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyIk3o6NBz0&feature=related *legs it and hides*

Big Youth suddenly flashed into my head...so enjoy: Big Youth - Touch Me in The Morning (with a hint of Sir Dennis) -

*...and attempts to locate Barbara Woodhouse's notes*

*injects canine with a good dose of Phenobarbital...*

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Congratulations to Weegee whose baby is here. Jessica Charlotte born on 29th December @ 1315. Weighing 7lbs 8ozs. Can't wait to see the photos Weegee x

Administrator Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Please keep this thread strictly about useful > information, some chatty posts have been removed > (apologies to those people concerned). Sorry admin...mistake...delete:-$

monica Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- they do delish apple > juice > xx yes...well...I prefer my apple juice fermented!!! (*big grin*) C U @ 6.15 xx

Mark Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyway it's time for bed and here's hoping for pub > lunch and igloos tomorrow. Would you be so kind as to give details if it goes ahead...please? (*attempts to look cute*)

monica Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > oooh a snowball fight with Mark and Hopefully LM, > defo up for that. Now that is tempting...snowballs at Mark! How to resist!!ha ha ha *pissing myself at the thought ah ha ha ha* Ah...sod the PM...Monica, re. drink in evening...I did have a friend coming round tomorrow night, but she just phoned to say she won't risk it cos of the weather...so, yes...would love to meet up xxxx

brum Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ...Isn't a 'private outing' a contradiction in > terms?? ;-) It isn't my term brum...the term was used by another forumite...the Nov/Dec drinks thread (if you are interested) (*thinks doesn't wish to be reminded*)

monica Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lol look at the snow thread, iv invited you out > for a drink xx Cheers Sweetie...I'll PM you...remember what happened last time when we discussed a "private outing" publicly? Mega hugs and xx

monica Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Unless I have entered the thread riddled with > morse code are you talking about BBW? > I am assuming you are, please correct me > otherwise. Did you say Morse Code?...you want the Ibruprofen thread!

KalamityKel Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Am I missing something? Ignorance is bliss KK, believe me...(*places face in hands and weeps...oh the shame of it...the shame*) *wails*

Blessing (old lady here, reetpetite...just about managing to use the computer...);-)