3 September 2021 (Friday) - Time To Make Savings?

 

The IBMS sent their update today. The first article was a revolutionary new way of administering vaccines by squirting it up the nose… like my dogs have been getting their vaccinations for years…
Revolutionary… I didn’t bother with the rest.

Why do I mention this? I get CPD from a wide range of sources. Much of it isn’t of any relevance to me. Much like today’s missive from the IBMS.
Look at it.
What actual hands-on use is it to me? If they aren’t offering professional indemnity cover what *exactly* am I getting for the two hundred quid I give them every year?

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