being and becoming in the world
Presented with uncertain symptoms the doctor, a diligent scientist, checked every bit of data that had ever been established: evidence-based and randomised controlled. This empathic doctor [a natural worrier] re-checked … Continue reading “Perceived”
In my subjective opinion, one of the most important articles written in the Journal of my College, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, was written by a colleague of mine who … Continue reading Psychiatry: the ‘subjective-objective divide’
Science that no longer listens: The award for this category, goes to Jonathan Stea, PhD, RPsych, Tyler Black, MD, and Joseph Pierre, MD.
To anti-THIS and anti-THAT – each day a new ‘recruit’ is enlisted: played out on a BINGO card. But this is not a game. In the anti-WORLD of military metaphors … Continue reading DIVISIONS
An extract from: Peter J. Gordon, (2012),”Window tax”, Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 16 Iss: 4 pp. 181 – 187
I came across this headline in today’s paper [I have altered it slightly]. This headline reminded me of a visit that I took last year to Siberia! This was in … Continue reading From Scotland to Siberia
I retired from the medical profession two months ago. My interest was in ethics. I openly asked questions. I tried to show courage to care. The Royal College of Psychiatrists … Continue reading Had felt incredibly alone
