Understanding the tipping point: When elective becomes selective in NHS surgery

Simon Parsons (Divisional Director of Surgery at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust) joins Tom Clarke (Director, Mtech Access) to discuss how decisions, such as the postponement of non-urgent elective surgery, are made, the impact this has on patients and staff, and how the NHS might adapt to provide care for these patients.In addition to his role as Divisional Director of Surgery at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Simon Parsons is a Consultant Oesophago Gastric Surgeon. He ...