In November 2018 my brother killed himself. He was 48 years old. He was a hard working consultant cardiologist whose motivation in life was to serve his patients. His death […]
NHS
Lucinda Hiam: Access to healthcare makes financial sense
NHS charging regulations for people without adequate documentation are immoral, unethical, and cost the NHS far more in the long run, says Lucinda Hiam […]
Emma Plunkett: Consultant fatigue—from anecdote to evidence
Recent research into the prevalence and impact of fatigue on health workers should be a call to action, says Emma Plunkett […]
Ian Hamilton: Prescription drugs are no cure for deprivation
The burden of poverty can muddy diagnoses of depression and lead to the overprescription of antidepressants, says Ian Hamilton […]
Anya de Iongh: What role can patients play in promoting environmentally friendly healthcare practices?
We all have a part to play in making a difference to the environment. What does that look like when we are patients, and consumers of healthcare resources? Healthcare organisations […]
UK CMOs: When it comes to physical activity some is good, but more is better
New guidelines demonstrate the comprehensive benefits of any physical activity for anyone, say the UK’s Chief Medical Officers […]
“Irresponsible” for raising concerns—Who dares accuse David Nicholl?
David Nicholl has been asking legitimate questions. It is the government’s urgent duty to answer them, say Martin McKee and Trish Greenhalgh […]
Richard Smith: Schwartz rounds—a simple way to support staff and promote compassionate patient care
Schwartz rounds have been shown to improve staff wellbeing and patient care; it’s time for them to be rolled out, says Richard Smith […]
Paul Burstow: In a sector which hails good evidence, why do we rarely use it?
Evidence must guide systemic reform at every level in healthcare as much as it guides medical practice and research, says Paul Burstow […]
Brexit: Doctors’ first duty in no-deal planning is to speak up about the risks to patients
Doctors have a duty to tell the public if a policy puts them at risk […]