“Chumocracy”
It has been suggested on social media that this, one of a number of educational sessions scheduled for the 2019 Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress, is an example of … Continue reading “Chumocracy”
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“The Psychedelic Renaissance”
I find that I worry about this particular “renaissance”: It is fair to say that Dr Mark Bolstridge has been a “robust” contributor to social media. He has co-authored with … Continue reading “The Psychedelic Renaissance”
The Peoples’ March
London, Saturday 23rd March 2019: All photographs taken by my cousin Adrian Holliday. Music Credit: ‘Roll Along’ by Roddy Woomble Radio Clip at the end: ‘Thought for the day’ Radio … Continue reading The Peoples’ March
From those first few moments
A passage from ‘A Far Cry From Kensington’ by Muriel Spark. Artwork: one of Rachel’s first drawings.
I heard the silence
A passage from ‘A Far Cry From Kensington’ by Muriel Spark.
So great was the noise during the day
A passage from “A Far Cry From Kensington” by Muriel Spark.
Making light of the moment
This is the first of a few passages that delighted me in “A Far Cry From Kensington” by Muriel Spark. The date is circa 1954.
John Betjeman and E M Forster
Words are from Howards End by E. M. Forster.
“This unique event will bring together world leaders in research on depression”
This event hosted by the Royal Society of Medicine will take place at 1 Wimpole Street, London on the 29th January 2019. It has been approved for 6 CPD points. … Continue reading “This unique event will bring together world leaders in research on depression”
The Royal Society of Medicine: fine dining but no sunshine
I have written to a number of UK bodies who have a leadership role in healthcare to ask whether they support Sunshine legislation or not? I have now received this response from … Continue reading The Royal Society of Medicine: fine dining but no sunshine
More respectful debate
I have today posted this letter to the Royal College of Psychiatrists:
H.O.P.E.
In offering this ‘No Holds Barred’ perspective in the BMJ, Dr Margaret McCartney concludes: “Doctors should seek independent education. In fact, we should all do so – including MPs, guideline committees, … Continue reading H.O.P.E.