Misguided economic policies are missed opportunities to undo the damage of a health vs wealth legacy, say authors He flexes his jaw to try and slide his oxygen mask half […]
Month: March 2021
Richard Smith: The medical apostate’s tale
The Ministry of Bodies by Seamus O’Mahony is published today by Apollo. It has many acute observations on the practice of medicine in the 21st century, finds Richard Smith In […]
Let primary care providers vaccinate their patients against covid-19
The pandemic has upended the role of primary care providers in the US, but putting them at the heart of the vaccine rollout would help to restore their place, writes […]
Findings on racism in psychiatry underpin the importance of equality action
A recent survey by the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that almost six in ten of Black, Asian and minority ethnic respondents had experienced racism in the workplace, affecting either […]
Matthew Sawyer: How to discuss the climate crisis with patients
It can feel daunting to bring up complex issues with patients around carbon emissions and the climate crisis. How can this be fitted in with everything else during a consultation? […]
Transformational change in New Zealand means putting communities at the heart of decision making
If New Zealand wants to improve health and wellbeing for all, it needs to embrace systemic change in how local communities are valued, writes Anna Matheson […]
To end covid-19, we must end discrimination and inequality
We have seen before how inequalities prolong crises, writes Mandeep Dhaliwal, which is why all countries must help to end this pandemic for everyone, everywhere […]
The mental strain of covid-19 never really abates—HCWs’ experiences of the covid-19 pandemic
We now have an opportunity to come to terms with the psychological impact of the last year, argue Claire Copeland and Sally Greenbrook […]
UK budget: Why is public health being left solely in the hands of our Chancellor?
A new and crucial budget is happening this week in the UK. The Alcohol Health Alliance UK has submitted evidence to the Treasury about the urgent need to increase alcohol […]