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Book review: Timor Mortis: How we Live with Death

"I personally am in favour of assisted dying and am a director of the organisation Dignity in Dying, which campaigns for a change in the law. However, I am wary of doctors who admit to hastening someone’s death because it clouds the
28 October 2026
4 mins read
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Safe care in paediatrics

I am immensely grateful that I was fortunate enough never to have made any major blunders with children’s care in my career. But I would have slept better had I read this book.
9 October 2024
2 mins read

The Hospital by Barbara O’Hare

This book is a moving, autobiographical account of prolonged childhood abuse.... It tells us that we must listen to the voices of children and young people, take their concerns seriously, and respond appropriately.
5 October 2024
2 mins read

Normal Schmormal

This book would resonate with parents of neurodiverse children and help them feel less alone, but I also think it is a funny and kind explanation for people who don’t have experience living with SEN or neurodiversity. With the increase in general
6 July 2024
4 mins read
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Unheard: the medical practice of silencing

The practice of silencing is unjust and unfair, but probably universal in medicine. Trisha Greenhalgh reflects on a 'powerful' new book that is packed with compelling patient stories and accessible summaries of the academic literature. And for the teachers and trainers among
22 June 2024
3 mins read

How They Broke Britain, by James O’Brien

Terry Kemple reviews the latest book by James O’Brien, a writer and broadcaster who hosts a popular daily current affairs programme on LBC radio. O'Brien chooses ten influential individuals with their facilitators and allies to blame for the current dismal state of
15 June 2024
3 mins read
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Medicine, patients, and the law

Andrew Papanikitas reviews and reflects on a good critical sourcebook on the law for GP trainers and trainees looking to flesh out a case-based discussion or tutorial, as well as for the GP looking for reading in response to a patient unmet
13 June 2024
3 mins read

A Necessary Kindness

The author strongly supports a woman’s right to choose, arguing for the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK, suggesting that it should be regulated as a part of healthcare. She describes recent cases where women have been given custodial sentences which have
6 April 2024
1 min read
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The real Doc Martin

Notwithstanding the corny connection to a fictional character, and the 'old school' approach to confidentiality, this is a charming and authentic memoir. An anecdote is by definition an unpublished story - and Martin Stagg has converted his anecdotes into 'ecdotes.'
9 March 2024
3 mins read
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