Yellow socks and handstands
There is a lot of effort in NHS Scotland to raise awareness among healthcare staff about delirium, using statements like this: Delirium is a very complex state and it is … Continue reading Yellow socks and handstands
Tag: Dr Margaret McCartney
Medical education and economies of influence
This reply to Dr McCartney’s recent editorial “Forever indebted to pharma – doctors must take control of our own education” was published yesterday in the BMJ rapid-responses. I felt it … Continue reading Medical education and economies of influence
“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
The Politics of Dementia
At the recent leaders Debate, David Cameron commented specifically on the progress made in increasing dementia diagnosis rates in NHS England: I have long had concerns about the ethics of … Continue reading The Politics of Dementia
Alzheimer Scotland: “Exhibitor, sponsorship and promotion options”
Tickets are now on sale for this Alzheimer Scotland Conference: In terms of “dementia awareness” I have recently offered my personal view on the current Alzheimer Scotland “campaign” which encourages Scotland … Continue reading Alzheimer Scotland: “Exhibitor, sponsorship and promotion options”
I do not want to be a “Robodoc”
Dr Margaret McCartney offers her latest view in this week’s BMJ: I do not want to be a “Robodoc”. I am Peter, a doctor, and I believe my humanity is … Continue reading I do not want to be a “Robodoc”
Consideration of Petition PE1493 by the Scottish Government
The Petitions Committee is meeting today, 27th January 2015, to give further consideration of my petition for a Sunshine Act for Scotland. What follows is the Scottish Government’s response [dated … Continue reading Consideration of Petition PE1493 by the Scottish Government
Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking
This week’s BMJ provides a useful overview of the issue of screening for dementia. I have always argued that a push for “early” diagnosis, using what are in effect screening … Continue reading Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking