Cameron accused of overriding BMA
Released 20/02/2012
The Prime Minister has been accused of trying to avoid criticism over the health bill by not inviting certain groups to a special summit being held at Downing Street today
The BMA and the Royal College of General Practitioners have not been called to the summit despite the fact that GPs will play a pivotal role in the future landscape of the NHS, with the introduction of clinically led commissioning.
David Cameron has been accused of trying to avoid criticism by not inviting organisations who are openly opposed to the Health Bill.
Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham said: "People have strong and sincerely-held views about the risks to the NHS from the government's reorganisation…They deserve a hearing – not to have the door of Downing Street shut in their faces."
A BMA spokesperson commented: "If there is such an event, it would seem odd if the major bodies representing health professionals were not included."
Downing Street has refused to reveal details of exactly who will be attending the summit today
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