Member

That is particularly relevant when looking at data and evidence for the individual citizen—or, specifically, the individual patient—in a medical situation. It is the case for most of us, I think, that we do not think about medical issues until they directly affect us. I will use myself as an example. Approximately a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with a condition in one of my feet called Charcot, something I had never heard of before. Some noble Lords, if they have been fortunate, might have avoided me as I have zoomed around on an electric wheelchair; I hope that I have not managed to injure any noble Lords in the process. I came to that diagnosis from a position of complete ignorance. It had a major impact on me. I faced surgery at one stage, and at another I was given the option to amputate part of my leg.