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Poetry in practice

by BJGP Life | Jun 28, 2020 | Arts | 0

Two GPs reflect on the impact poetry has had on their practice and how it fits into their lives.

These are the Hands: Poems from the Heart of the NHS

by BJGP Life | Jun 4, 2020 | Arts, Coronavirus | 0

The publication of this new anthology of poems by NHS staff could not have come at a more apposite time. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the vital role of the NHS and the dedication of its staff in both community and hospital settings.

All The Little Lights: child sexual exploitation laid bare

by BJGP Life | Jun 27, 2019 | Arts | 0

We reviewed All the Little Lights in the March 2019 BJGP. A new production is on 12-17th August at...

Poems for Doctors: a video

by BJGP Life | Sep 18, 2018 | Arts | 0

Written by Lesley Morrison. This year, for the fourth year, all Scottish medical graduates...

Heroes: general practice and Karpman’s triangle

by David Misselbrook | Oct 5, 2016 | Arts, Opinion | 0

Living in a different culture is exciting and fascinating. But living in Bahrain we do miss...

The importance of self care for GPs: tackling burnout through comedy

by BJGP Life | May 19, 2016 | Arts | 0

Ahmed Z Kazmi is a doctor and stand-up comedian. If you would like to see his show ‘Doctor in the...

Desperately seeking Plato

by David Misselbrook | May 17, 2016 | Arts, International, Random | 0

We were in Athens with a couple of hours to kill. Acropolised out, too early for Ouzo. We had seen...

RCGP Conference 2015: Stephen Bergman on good patient care

by BJGP Life | Oct 2, 2015 | Arts, Opinion | 0

Stephen Bergman is a doctor, novelist and playwright. He is currently a Clinical Professor of...

BJGP Book Review: Out of Chaos Comes a Dancing Star

by BJGP Life | Apr 24, 2015 | Arts, Clinical | 0

Out of Chaos Comes a Dancing Star: Notes on Professional Burnout by Chris Ellis. OpenBooks Press, 2014, PB, 95pp, £18, http://www.lastoutpost.info This book review was written by Ami Sweetman and was in the April 2015 issue of...