Tools of the Trade
As an NHS doctor of 25 years I have become increasingly aware of the use of mechanical metaphors in healthcare. This is a short film where I ask if this is helpful. Tools of … Continue reading Tools of the Trade
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The spade, the chainsaw; the art has gone
This film attempts to express my concern about the use of mechanical language in the profession of which today I am part. Tools of the trade:To play this short film … Continue reading The spade, the chainsaw; the art has gone
A letter to Professor Jason Leitch
In this post I reply to Professor Jason Leitch, whose letter of the 2nd June 2015 on Haloperidol prescribing to Scotland’s elderly I have included below my reply. Links included … Continue reading A letter to Professor Jason Leitch
It is very difficult to challenge a powerful organisation
This week the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport welcomed a new report into management of frailty and delirium This reminded me, that 6 months on, I do not … Continue reading It is very difficult to challenge a powerful organisation