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I've worked as part of a multidisciplinary team - amongst Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitians, Speech Therapists and doctors, and i can honestly say that the main objective is the patient. The frontline staff really do try to give the best of their ability, but are so very, very restricted by the politics of the NHS. Money politics....
Hospitals are a shrewdly run business, with beds at their minimal... so money then becomes a big part of how the system runs.... get more patients in - kick the "outliers" out.... this process means that those discharged too early end up being readmitted for further treatment......
Oh shit - am i still typing? What was your question?
Seriously, I'd like to think that my training has made me a better individual, and i really do care for patients. But everyone has their shit day, and in healthcare - this shows up very clearly.
(I'm off again)