We Have Your Details..

Some years ago in California, there was a speedboat accident in which a couple of people were killed. The men had been drinking and had ignored a host of safety precautions that they should have taken. When the Governater of California, Arnold Scharzenegger was asked if he was going to tighten up the law, he replied, 'No. You cannot legislate for stupidity.'

This is a prime example of why we should not have a centralised medical records system. Because no matter how many laws you make to protect information, you cannot legislate for stupidity. Period.

With thanks to National Death Service Blog.


Update: it looks like the NHS aren't the only ones guilty of absentmindedness. At least it was left in the best possible place to ensure a return..