A question of Specialty
‘Right, in a few seconds you will fall into a peaceful sleep…’ Words that I heard many times in the few days that I gained...
NHS
The NHS category focuses on the people, policies and challenges shaping the UK’s publicly funded health service. It offers thoughtful analysis of organisational change, workforce issues, funding and performance, along with debate on how to improve care delivery and health outcomes. From insights into frontline practice to discussion of strategic priorities and reforms, this category brings clarity to the complex forces influencing the future of health and care in the NHS.
We need to take stock of vending machines in A&E departments
Over my career I have spent many thousands of hours in A&E departments working on shift to care for sick or hurt children. I, along...
When did Saturday become a normal working day?
The first doctors’ strikes for 42 years have resulted from the intransigence of the Department of Health (DH) led by Jeremy Hunt in insisting that...
Is There A Doctor On Board?
Is there a doctor on board? Before I became a medical student it was these words I imagined would one day summon me to perform...
Virtual medical school? I’d rather have some real teaching
Could somebody please just tell me what’s going on? As we speak, in the hallowed halls of medical schools up and down the country, almost...
The Death of Modern Medicine
Ah, that feeling of headaches, high temperature, a rapid heart-rate and disorientation. All signs telling us that it’s probably time to pop down to the...
The Anatomy of Doubt
Why we need to start talking about doubt in medical school. In recent weeks, in the aftermath of Jeremy Hunt’s decision to force through new...
Why is the UK a Third World when it comes to Dentistry?
If people see a dentist once a year, visit a hygienist three or four times a year, have a healthy diet without too much sugar,...
The Parent Guilt Trap
I am not a medic, but during 17 years of working in Parenting Education and support, I have had the privilege to coach a number of...
Who is bullying whom?
Bullying – Definition = to use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone, typically to force them to do something. It started in July with...
