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Dr. Iain Kennedy, head of BMA Scotland, is stepping down after a fiery critique of the NHS system — accusing health boards of prioritizing image and political appeasement over patient safety. Drawing from his own whistleblower experience eight years ago, he reveals that fear and blame culture still thrives, with doctors facing retaliation for speaking up. Despite new reviews and guidance, systemic failures persist, forcing clinicians to seek his advice on how to act when things go wrong — often turning to the press as a last resort. He also warns that the normalization of private healthcare due to NHS delays signals deeper, unaddressed reform needs, and calls for bold leadership from those at the top.

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