Rating your doctor

A new British web site opens today which enables all citizens to rate their doctors and comment on the treatment received. The site is called "I want great care". As this article explains, the initiative is controversial with doctors who fear unfair or even libellous comments. In principle, I'm in favour of any scheme which empowers consumers or users of services, but I hope that those who post comments will be measured and that any unfair comments are quickly removed. I trust that the doctor behind the project - Dr Neil Bacon - has some good insurance in the event of legal actions. Posted by Roger Darlington on July 13, 2008 01:15 PM |... [read full story]