For a number of years GPs have been criticised for putting so much effort into reaching their vaccination targets. Patients who did not want to vaccinate were struck off  the practice registers. It is very difficult for parents to feel they are getting objective advice about vaccination. I am sure most GPs believe in the Governments vaccination policy, they are trained to focus on symptoms and provide medicine to relieve these symptoms, so I dont believe they just do it for the money.

However when a GP Jayne Donegan comes to a different conclusion and tells a court that she supported two mothers decision not to vaccinate their children (see the story in the “news” forum).

 She felt the two young girls would not be in mortal if they were not vaccinated  and backed it up with references. However the powers that be decided these references were  “Junk Science” and she has been hauled before the General Medical Council and charged with being biased.

If Dr Donegan is found guilty of Professional Misconduct how can parents trust the advice they get from their GPs anymore. Parents will be wondering if the advice is influenced by the GMC’s decision to charge Dr Donegan, or is the GP short of numbers to get the bonus.