At the time of writing, the number of covid-19 cases in North America is rising sharply (yet again) and many doctors and nurses are profoundly frustrated. It really didn’t have […]
Peter Brindley
Fear, gratitude, and family—all in a night’s work for my hospital
A few months ago, I came home late from working at the “covid-coalface,” and fell into a fitful, grumpy, sleep. I was sick to the back teeth with work, specifically […]
“Povid:” predictions for a post-corona world
POVID, or a “post-covid” world may still seem like a distant dream. Peter Brindley and Matt Morgan imagine what life might be like as we learn to live with covid […]
Peter Brindley: Covid’s third wave—another wake-up call for a complacent world?
It’s generally fine to be ignored if everything is going to plan. My nation, Canada, and my profession, intensive care medicine, is usually happy with this arrangement. The current worldwide […]
Psychedelics for medical purposes: time to change your mind?
One of my adult sons asked me if I wanted to try magic mushrooms for my 50th birthday. After I spat out my tea I suggested he just take me […]
“Covid isolation discs”: how music can help our wellbeing
At the time of writing, covid lockdowns are tightening, and deaths are climbing. It is serious stuff as I know from working in ICU. We’re ten months in, and have […]
Happy covid Christmas…it’s a dog’s life
We have likely spent too much of 2020 believing our own thoughts, and striving to prove ourselves right. This unscientific tik was also on display when one of our family […]
Working from home during covid—whose TEAM(S)™ are you on?
We have all been living La Vida Lockdown, but let’s face it, we have never seen more of our co-workers’ homes. Those who might never invite us in now have […]
Peter Brindley and Matt Morgan: So, doctor, what about the vaccine?
What will it take to stop anti-vaxxers and doubters, ask Peter Brindley and Matt Morgan […]
Peter Brindley: Covid-19 fatigue and “masking” how we feel
Covid-19’s second wave is upon us, and it could easily turn into a tsunami. I want patients to know that healthcare professionals are still here for you. Use whatever maritime […]