LETTER: NHS ageism and idealism
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Your support makes all the difference.From Mr Rob Llewelyn
Sir: Of course young Brian is too old to be a doctor (leading article, 27 September).
NHS trusts depend upon the blind enthusiasm and natural energy of their youthful junior doctors, working for 72 hours a week, at 50 per cent of the hourly rate throughout weekends and nights, to maintain an even professional and financial keel.
Brian is not only too old - he may also be too idealistic.
Yours sincerely,
Rob Llewelyn
(Aged 32)
Senior Registrar in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
West Kirby, Wirral
27 September
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