[The 'Head Fuck' ad was devised and written by
GMFA. So far, this is the only
written complaint about it. Others have said, however, that its placement
on the back cover made it difficult to read PN in public. Further comments
welcome - ed.]
Brilliant Bournemouth...
I was concerned at the two stories in your magazine about The Royal Bournemouth
Hospital. (See HIV
Care in Bournemouth 'Unsatisfactory', PN 76). When I had Aids, I spent
six weeks or maybe longer in the Bournemouth Royal close to death, and
can do nothing but sing the praises of all the staff there. Right from
the start the doctors, staff and health advisers have given me 100 per
cent of their care.
Edward Trott, Bournemouth
...and again!
I have to take issue with Martin Skipworth, former chair of Body Positive
London and David Galley, chair of Body Positive Dorset, over their allegations
that HIV positive patients in the Bournemouth area are receiving substandard
care. I have been attending the Panel Suite at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
for 11 years. In all that time, I have received nothing but the best care
and attention - as good as, if not better than, any I received when I
lived in California. The article is an unwarranted slur on a team of dedicated
doctors, nurses and administrative staff who go out of their way to help
their patients.
Robert Readman, Boscombe, Dorset
The benefits trap? If only...
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