The Hydra-headed beast of stigma. Shared here is material related to stigma, including iatrogenic stigma.

Dr Fiona Godlee on Paid Opinion Leaders

In my dictionary I find this definition of ‘blot’: On learning that GSK will resume paying doctors to promote its drugs after a “policy U turn”, Fiona Godlee, Editor in … Continue reading Dr Fiona Godlee on Paid Opinion Leaders

Reflections on social media need to be considered not just in one direction

I was reminded of this BMJ blog when I tried to introduce myself to Professor Appleby outside the International Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists [July 2023]. I had … Continue reading Reflections on social media need to be considered not just in one direction

“Not a trustworthy source of info on me”

There are a number of high profile psychiatrists on social media. Many years ago one of them was described on Twitter as ‘The Poster Boy for British Psychiatry’.  A further … Continue reading “Not a trustworthy source of info on me”

Royal College of Psychiatrists on ‘Respect’

“Our values” as clearly set out in the 2023 Impact Report of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. If members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists ignore this advice then it … Continue reading Royal College of Psychiatrists on ‘Respect’