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Covid and the words of illness

12th June 202212th June 2022Leave a Comment on Covid and the words of illness

Back in 2020, I saw myself as something of a Covid resistance fighter. When Covid-19 first hit, my ward was converted into a Covid unit (admittedly not for the very ill), and, despite taking advised precautions, it’s hard to believe I managed then to avoid that nasty little virus. But I stayed well, and even…

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Can a psychiatrist be a real doctor?

19th January 202119th January 20211 Comment on Can a psychiatrist be a real doctor?

This is a question that is asked seriously by some, and tongue in cheek by others (usually other doctors). Yet we too go through the slog of medical school, followed by two years as foundation doctors in a variety of specialties, including those in acute hospital settings. At this point, some embark on the long…

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Lockdown Toxicity

10th December 202010th December 2020Leave a Comment on Lockdown Toxicity

This year has been one of lockdown and restrictions, that have been grim for many. All the normal human things we do, like touch each other, smile and gather in groups, have been snatched away or rationed in a way that we could never have imagined. There is growing concern about the effect on people’s…

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From 2 metres behind the frontline

24th March 202024th March 20202 Comments on From 2 metres behind the frontline

The last couple of weeks have been trying for all of us, wherever we live. Fear of covid-19, fear of illness, fear for loved ones, fear for livelihood, fear of isolation. All of these are massive stressors in their own right, so thrown all together their impact is grim. But it is the usual lot…

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