The mismatch: A focus on drugs over other treatments

The following ‘Research News’ was published in the BMJ, 25 June 2015: Researchers’ focus on drugs over other treatments ignores doctors’ and patients’ views It is still the case that … Continue reading The mismatch: A focus on drugs over other treatments

“A critical friend”: awareness campaigns

I have just read: It begins: [we] As a doctor who openly asks questions I see great value in being a “critical friend”: The Alzheimer Scotland Strategic Review outlines significant … Continue reading “A critical friend”: awareness campaigns

“PULSE Live is heading to Scotland”: the Corn Exchange

My wife is a GP working in NHS Scotland and was recently invited to the “PULSE LIVE 2015″ educational conference to be held in Edinburgh on the 19 May 2015: … Continue reading “PULSE Live is heading to Scotland”: the Corn Exchange

Alzheimer Scotland: in a “muddle”?

My previous post was about the latest Alzheimer Scotland “campaign”: Let’s talk about dementia which was launched this month: I sent my post to Alzheimer Scotland and to a number … Continue reading Alzheimer Scotland: in a “muddle”?