Turbulent times—the experiences of a college president
Received 4 September 2002; received in revised form 7 September 2002
Abstract
The past president of The Royal College of Surgeons of England recounts difficulties arising during his 3-year term of office 1998–2001. These included prolonged hostile media and public criticism of surgeons and surgery as well as unexpected College interaction with government in regard to problems with the National Health Service.