| RemedyUK Statement: Ms Hewitts Announcement is 'Old News' |
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Ms Hewitt has announced that MTAS will take no further part in the application process, and that appointments will be handled at a local deanery level. RemedyUK consider this to be a statement of the obvious. Matt Jameson Evans, of RemedyUK, today said "The system has been down for weeks. "I fail to see how they could have envisaged using it. This was the only option on offer - which they have presented as a decision." "Our concern now lies with the thousands of doctors left in limbo." He continues; "Having abandoned the MTAS system as a method of communicating with training applicants, the Department of Health appear determined to proceed with the initial results of this flawed selection process. They have provided no information on how they plan to proceeed with round 2 and have the process completed in time." With reports this week that consultants have been required to cancel theatre lists and clinic appointments to meet the demands of the appointment system, RemedyUK are concerned that this announcement places addition strain on our consultant colleagues, who priority is the delivery of patient care. We must also be mindful of Deanery staff who are under immense pressure as a result of the MTAS fiasco. Judical Review To Go Ahead We have been in consultation with our legal team in light of this latest news. The Judical Review, brought by RemedyUK against the Department of Health, has two aspects. Firstly to determine the validity and legality of the MTAS system, which the Government now accepts is flawed. Secondly, to ensure a fair, transparent and effective system with which to select future consultants. It is essential that we proceed to Judicial Review in order to secure the future of medical training, both for doctors and patients. We thank you for your continued support The RemedyUK Team Related Links BBC News:Doctor application system ditched Transcript of statement by Ms Hewitt here |
