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Neville Goodman’s metaphor watch: Uncommon words
There are some words that I keep having to look up. They are not common words, and in the intervals before seeing them again I forget what they mean. It […]
Jeffrey Aronson: When I use a word . . . Verbalization
A few weeks ago I listed seven method of creating neologisms, or neologizing. The word “neologize” was itself a neologism in the early part of the 19th century, and it […]
Nick Ross: GMC, heal thyself
The GMC’s review into how manslaughter is applied in medicine must question whether existing law is fit for purpose […]
Nathan Cantley: Can we please reframe the conversation about post-FY2 destinations?
Instead of trying to fit people into the singular box of core and specialty training, recognise that what juniors do instead is still helping us grow as doctors […]
Kate Harding: Life after a loss—“Onwards . . . There is no other way”
Six months after her husband’s death, Kate Harding describes what it’s been like returning to the UK and to working as a GP […]
Cozzi and Barbi: Continuous positive support for parents
Children who are seldom really ill, but seldom really well, are repeatedly brought to their paediatricians’ attention for a variety of reasons, and may undergo a series of changing diagnoses […]
Lyme neuroborreliosis: How unique Danish registry data can benefit patients
In Europe, Lyme borreliosis is a common tickborne human infection. When the disease causes neurological symptoms (often facial paralysis), it gives rise to major concern. Patients ask: “Can you treat […]
Peter Brindley: You’re going to die, why not live?
Several months ago, I committed to “just slow down,” to reduce computer worship, and to be more present and thoughtful. Well, the report card is in: moderate effort; minimal progress; see […]
Gill Cresswell: Why are we surprised by the gender pay gap in medicine?
Modernising Medical Careers has a lot to answer for. As a profession, we need to radically rethink how doctors with childcare responsibilities are supported to achieve their full potential […]