The covid-19 pandemic has been a massive international shock to global health, to the world economy, and to the geopolitical order. As we write, reported deaths have exceeded 4.5 million […]
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The great resignation—how do we support and retain staff already stretched to their limit?
As the medical profession flags in the face of burnout and exhaustion, Julian Sheather and Dubhfeasa Slattery look at how healthcare staff can be better supported […]
GPs should not be made scapegoats for the political failings, underfunding, and shortages of essential staff
A recent article in the Daily Telegraph article asked “If the GPs went on strike, would anybody notice?” The article claimed that no one would notice if GPs went on […]
To speed progress in treating chronic conditions, engage patients and caregivers as research partners
In my day job, I conduct research for a large international research and consulting firm on affordable housing and the effects of policies to help individuals build assets, increase earned […]
Midwifery continuity of care: Why patients should be more vocal advocates
Midwifery continuity of care has the potential to improve outcomes and birth experiences, but maternity teams need to be given the right resources to make it a success, says Stephanie […]
Why we cannot ignore Nepal’s covid-19 crisis
In recent months, a multitude of voices have raised the alarm about the covid-19 crisis in Nepal, imploring wealthy nations like the US to provide immediate vaccine aid. These calls […]
Ann Robinson’s research reviews—10 September 2021
Mobile stroke units—less disability at 90 days Mobile stroke units (MSUs) are ambulances that carry specially trained staff, a CT scanner, and tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). This observational, prospective trial […]
Jeffrey Aronson: When I Use a Word . . . Medical snowclones
A few weeks ago I wrote about tortured phrases, phrases that are meaningless or misleading because some of the words have been replaced by inappropriate synonyms. For example, calling artificial […]
Striving for equality by putting women at the centre of their maternity care
Maternal mortality and morbidity have been at the forefront of the public health agenda for the past three decades. However, despite global efforts, avoidable injury and death remain a considerable […]
How we’re talking about chronically ill, disabled, and immunosuppressed people in the era of covid-19 and why it matters
When I was nine years old, I got the part of a dance fitness class student in my school’s choir concert. I was over the moon. Two weeks into practice, […]