There is a shortage of paramedics, medical specialists, radiologists and others. I know that action is being taken to address the problem, but crises are looming. David Begg says that 80,000 people suffer from heart disease. However, as the population ages, that figure could rise to 150,000 by the end of the decade. That would almost double demands on services. David Begg also makes the disturbing point that between 30% and 50% of people suffering from coronary heart disease require readmission to hospital.