Politics and journalism should take some lessons from medicine By Maura Adshead

PICTURE this.

You’ve hurt your leg playing sport, you’re ok but there’s a huge big bruise. You’re wondering if you should call to the doctor to get it checked, or maybe a physiotherapist. What would you do if you called the doctor and she said; “whatever you do don’t go to the physiotherapist — he knows nothing, he’s deceitful and his approach is all wrong”. You’re not sure if she’s right, so you ring the physiotherapist, who tells you; “Pay no attention to that doctor. I’ve been saying for years that she doesn’t know what she’s doing. The situation with your leg is very unfortunate, but you’re best off letting me look after it”.

Which one would you trust?