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By Hole Ousia Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

‘Medicine remains a conflicted as ever’

In my previous post I shared a transcription of the latest podcast in the At the Back of Your Mind Series for Inspire The Mind: In this post I would … Continue reading ‘Medicine remains a conflicted as ever’

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By Hole Ousia Posted on December 30, 2021March 20, 2023

awarding psychiatry itself

The Royal College of Psychiatrists promotes its very own award culture. This began a few Presidents’ back alongside a “much expanded” College media team. The RCPsych awards merit “the best … Continue reading awarding psychiatry itself

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By Hole Ousia Posted on May 10, 2020March 1, 2023

From Scotland to Siberia

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

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By Hole Ousia Posted on December 21, 2019February 23, 2023

Published and unpublished comments on the PANDA trial

In September 2019 the following paper was published in the Lancet Psychiatry [the full open-access paper can be accessed here): Alongside the publication of the PANDA Trial in the Lancet … Continue reading Published and unpublished comments on the PANDA trial

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