Some say
I recall a round-table discussion of many years ago between senior NHS doctors and senior NHS managers. I offered a philosophical perspective on ageing and memory but was interrupted by … Continue reading Some say
Tag: sensitivity
[Let me be sensitive]
The mainstream is not for me! No wonder that this ancient rebel will win no award that he would not want. I am a ‘Scottish Chapter’. Recorded on a bit … Continue reading [Let me be sensitive]
Filling the world with meaning
Yesterday, a friend of mine shared this poem by Norman MacCaig. My friend, a healthcare professional, articulated concern that professionalism, with all the dictats, protocols and algorithms that now “guide” us, … Continue reading Filling the world with meaning
The most sign-packed surface in the universe
This film is about blushing, a very human phenomenon. Though very common it is still most poorly understood: The most sign-packed surface in the universe: To play this short film please … Continue reading The most sign-packed surface in the universe
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”
An Interview
For the first time in 13 years I attended a job interview. I had feedback after my interview which indicated that the panel had felt I was “too personal” and … Continue reading An Interview