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Domhnall MacAuley: Northern Ireland happiness
People in our wee country are the happiest. Unexpected, perhaps, given the long history of violence and social unrest. But, people can be happy in the most difficult circumstances and […]
Harriet Vickers: David Hockney’s crusade against tobacco regulation
David Hockney’s one-man crusade against tobacco regulation has struck again. Fresh off the back of critical acclaim for his use of an iPad to capture the Yorkshire landscape, he’s used […]
Domhnall MacAuley:The “Hole in the wall”
From le paradoxe français to a tiny tavern off a narrow alley in Kilkenny. An unlikely journey. But not, perhaps, if the barman is a cardiologist. Red wine has much […]
Juliet Dobson: Freedom of the press v privacy rights. Is it time for parliament to draw the line?
The seventh UCL/Bindmans Debate on 8 February tackled the question of press privacy. Should parliament regulate the press? One side of the argument is that freedom of expression is too […]
Annabel Ferriman: Will Cameron face warfare in the new Jerusalem?
Poor Mr Cameron. Up till now, he must have thought that if only the Health and Social Care Bill survives the House of Lords and its return to the Commons, […]
Helen Macdonald: Dunce hat until April
Out with pacey surgical ward rounds; pain controlled, E+D, BO, OE – alert, obs stable, neurovascularly in tact, plan – drain out, fluids down, OT/PT, home when safe, OP 6/52. […]
Domhnall MacAuley: Stress, morale, and compassion fatigue
Another part time middle aged GP. Another almost apologetic explanation. Another slightly embarrassed colleague. Why is it that so many GPs in their prime seem to be going part time, […]
Peter Lapsley: I know my place
Hraztan Jebejian is an Armenian doctor, and a very good one. He studied hard, keeps his CPD up-to-date, ensuring that he is fully abreast of developments in his speciality, is […]
Domhnall MacAuley: Are you a sports and exercise medicine award winner?
Olympic medals may be presented to individuals—but no one achieves greatness alone. Behind every great sporting success is a team of coaches and support staff that includes doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, […]