Des Spence – BJGP Life

Brave New Medical World 2084

Death has been banned and we will all live forever. Hurrah! The medical profession has decreed that as long as we take all the necessary measures to avoid risk that we can live forever. Doctors through scientific research have established the major

27 July 2016

2 mins read

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Clinical·Opinion·Undergraduate

Casting down the pseudo-religion of clinical examination

The glass bounced off my back and smashed into the drinks gantry shattering a whisky bottle. All I remember is the glass, the blood and that terrible screaming. Glass fights are dangerous, especially as barman, and for $1.80 an hour I often

10 June 2016

2 mins read

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Opinion

General practice in meltdown: it’s not just funding

You can download the PDF and comment on this article in the May issue of the BJGP available at bjgp.org. General practice is in crisis. One in three training posts are empty, 10% of GP positions are unfilled and this is worsening

28 April 2016

3 mins read

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