My mother was horrified when she discovered I’d become “one of those people who refuse patients drugs because they’re too expensive.” Barely a week goes by without another story in […]
Junior doctors
Mark Lewis: A wounded survivor
Thank you for all the replies to my last blog – I’ve had a lot of very kind feedback and sympathy from readers. […]
Helen Barratt: An Olympic task
One of the reasons London’s bid for the 2012 Olympics was successful was apparently the detailed health legacy it proposed. As well as the development of new sporting facilities, the […]
Helen Barratt: Public health – sewers and kebabs?
I’ve begun to dread new social situations. Since starting training in public health, I’ve yet to work out a way to succinctly describe what it is I do. When new […]
Mark Lewis: What to do next?
I celebrated my parents’ 30th wedding anniversary with them at the weekend, which turned out to be a large family and friends affair with many people that I hadn’t seen […]
Bruno Rushforth: Who’s been a naughty boy?
A row of expressionless faces greeted me as I was led into the room. “Do you know why you’re here?” was the first question from the Deanery panel. I suppose […]
Bruno Rushforth: Gagging for it
Why hadn’t I taken the benzos? The thought loomed large as I gagged once again on the flexible tube exploring the lesser curve of my stomach. Instead I’d opted to […]
Mark Lewis goes west
An interesting week ahead … I was fortunate enough last week to get short-listed to an ST post. A brief phone call Thursday afternoon for an interview Monday, perfectly placed […]
Mark Lewis is hoping for an interview
The results of the Great Application Race are starting to filter through, slowly. Sadly I am still waiting to hear any positive responses. […]
Mark Lewis revises his “to do” list
Sorry it’s been a while folks, had my viva this week so I’ve been hiding in a corner with a pile of books until now! […]