Doing words
Montaigne, I am struggling in my un-doing as a doctor. Gardeners are dooers and do not retire. And Nature is more than the soil in which everything grows. There are … Continue reading Doing words
Tag: retirement
‘Let’s Go!’
Throughout his career, Andy Murray has often shouted out “Let’s Go!” as he challenges himself to do even better. None of us is ever to likely reach anywhere near his … Continue reading ‘Let’s Go!’
Andy Murray
This is a quote by Albert Camus and it seems right for Andy Murray, the finest sportsman our country has produced, as he faces early retirement due to his hip … Continue reading Andy Murray
Howards End
A passage from Howards End by E M Forster:
‘We must look at the whole impact of revalidation’
Yesterday, on the 29th May 2018 I had my last revalidation as a doctor [though I will still have to complete annual appraisals until I retire in 2022]. My experience … Continue reading ‘We must look at the whole impact of revalidation’
“Vociferous about pet projects”
Since 2012 all doctors practicing in the UK are required to undergo revalidation every 5 years. I have been preparing all that it is necessary for my forthcoming revalidation interview. … Continue reading “Vociferous about pet projects”
We need a Renaissance of Generalists
I aspire to be a generalist. We live between the microscope and the telescope. I am of the view that the art and science of being a doctor requires such … Continue reading We need a Renaissance of Generalists
Director General for NHS Scotland
I have found it impossible to communicate directly with the Director General for NHS Scotland. The Director General for NHS Scotland does not reply to e-mails sent to him unless … Continue reading Director General for NHS Scotland