Astonished by council's bizarre ruling

I cannot understand how the Hong Kong Medical Council could condone the use of mobile phones by surgeons in operating theatres. How can it be right for a surgeon to be distracted whilst performing surgery?

Also, could the council explain why it is that the use of mobile phones is banned on hospital wards for fear of interference to medical equipment, yet a surgeon can use his in an operating theatre full of sensitive equipment?

Supposedly, it is dangerous to drive and talk on your mobile, but doing the same and performing surgery is all right.

I am sure that I am not the only one who would like to know how the Medical Council reached this 'intelligent' decision.

CLIVE A. GREGORY

Mid-Levels