being and becoming in the world
There are a number of high profile psychiatrists on social media. Many years ago one of them, Dr Samei Huda, was described on Twitter as ‘The Poster Boy for British … Continue reading “Not a trustworthy source of info on me”
In preparing for an invited lecture for ‘The Digital Future: Medical education in psychiatry’ Professor Burn openly shared her title page [above]. How welcome it is, that the most recent … Continue reading ‘Time to work out what I’m going to say’
On Tuesday 8th February 2022, the Speaker of the House Commons felt it necessary to remind all Members of Parliament that words have consequences. I have made a very short … Continue reading Our words have consequences
Whilst a College member I expressed concerns in relation to social media behaviour of College members. It was clear to me that COLLEGE CORE VALUES were being ignored by College … Continue reading ‘Deleted: Not read’
This passage [which I have edited] by Gabriel García Márquez was written well before the advent of social media, but seems remarkably prescient: From time to time I become aware that … Continue reading “the other me”
A senior medic, with a prolific presence on Twitter, described Twitter as “all Disco” This is my reply: I N S Y M P A T I C O In … Continue reading “All DISCO”
Provides an ‘empirical’ noticeboard for evidence-base: displayed in NEON yellow [because natural light is not sufficient] Provides an ‘empirical’ noticeboard for evidence-base: because numbers matter more than experience Provides an … Continue reading Poster Boy for Psychiatry
The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists recently outlined “the College position” in relation to social media use by its members: “We do not have a remit to monitor … Continue reading The College position