"There are problems with nursing - such as the issue of nurses all having to do degrees these days. But that doesn’t mean to say the entire infrastructure of nursing is falling about and that it is populated by unfeeling psychopaths, which is, frankly, the implication sometimes."

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Source: Jo Brand: If the Tories are re-elected in 2015, it could be the end of the NHS. Interview with Rachael Bletchly, www.mirror.co.uk. June 14, 2013.

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Jo Brand

Comedian, Writer

Jo Brand is a British comedian and writer known for her sharp wit and candid discussions on mental health, drawing from her experiences in nursing and comedy.

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