It is clear from the press, social media, and research evidence that patients and their relatives will not wait to raise concerns if their expectations of the care provided to […]
Guest writers
Amza Ali: Overcoming bias against research from lower income countries
Each of us is on a lifelong search for legitimacy and authenticity. Often this takes place through the lens of our career and vocation. I am a senior UK- and […]
Why we’re giving our “Ebola Medals” back to the UK government
We were extremely proud to represent the UK and the NHS in the government’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa in 2014/5, and were honoured with medals for […]
Shaun Griffin: Broad societal debate should inform the use of genome editing in reproduction
Over the last year, I’ve seen many global media stories documenting the incredible technical progress made by researchers using a method of genome editing called CRISPR-Cas9. The purpose is to […]
Combining the day job with time for training and tea
How does an anaesthetist for a busy vascular surgery operating list combine the day job with time for training and time for tea breaks? What if anaesthesia colleagues paired up […]
Carl Macrae: Healthcare safety investigations must offer a safe space for learning
When things go wrong in healthcare, and when patients are harmed, one of the most urgent priorities is to learn from what has happened, so that similar problems do not […]
Timothy Caulfield on Elle Macpherson, anti-Vaxx nonsense, and the opportunity to engage
Gossip that an alternative medicine loving supermodel is dating a fraudulent advocate of anti-vaccination nonsense matters […]
Nic Madge: Rise in knife crime is a public health emergency
Has the time come to consider further regulating all sales of long pointed knives and replacing them with rounded ends? […]
Wynn Aung: Celebrating Pride and the NHS
On the 7th of July 2018 I took part in the Pride in London parade to celebrate who I am and also to test my stamina. Britain was experiencing a […]
Ian Hamilton: Decisions about medicinal cannabis should be made by the health department
The UK’s new licencing process for prescribing cannabis based medicines looks challenging for doctors and patients […]