Doctors can become unwell just like everyone else, however are the pressures on doctors to come into work, regardless of how well they feel, too much? ... Read More »

Errors in journal articles are common. Most journals now have policies to correct errors in the results sections or research articles. However, errors in other types of articles often remain uncorrected.  ... Read More »

The Good Old Days? ... Read More »

GP under-performace - what's the answer? ... Read More »

Are the criticisms of GP referral rates fair? ... Read More »

Agree with me or not, but comparing single payer health care system to the multiple payer one restages the eternal confrontation between socialism and capitalism. Each has its’ pros and cons for sure, and in the next few lines I will try to explain the differences between them.
Single payer health care system is ... Read More »

Much of the medical school curriculum is "basic science", which involves a great deal of rote memorization of facts. There is relatively little from the social sciences and humanities. How does this content help to create physicians who are autonomous, independent clinical problem solvers? How should it best be taught?

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The idea of publishing an ebook for Associate Specialists and Speciality Doctors is good but not enough in itself. The BMA initiative to empower this group of non-trainee doctors working in the NHS, with the latest information regarding their jobs is important. 
The aim of this initiative should be ... Read More »

Are educational supervisors really helping foundation doctors?

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People may be very worried about health issues that seem low risk to doctors, but not about those we think are truly risky for them. What is the the reason? Are they any different from us? And how does societal memory play a role? ... Read More »