Today I came across this article about the possibility of an Ebola nurse having hidden the high temperature of an Ebola survivor. I’m not planning on commenting on the accuracy of these claims, because I’m clearly in no position to make a judgement on the case. The article itself doesn’t specify whether the claims are…
Read MoreISOLATED PATIENTS 😷🤒
Today when I went to the ward I was walking round to make sure all the children were happy and relaxed and I came across a baby who was crying a lot. My first instinct was to go and help calm him down and play with him to relax him. But he was in a…
Read MoreCAN WE AVOID AN ANTIBIOTIC APOCALYPSE? 💊
Will we run out of effective antibiotics? This is perhaps one of the most worrying questions of this age, and I think the problem of antibiotic resistance is sometimes overlooked and underestimated. In this post I will be gathering my thoughts on this huge issue and reflecting on just how great a crisis this could…
Read MoreSHOULD SMOKERS BE TREATED ON THE NHS? 🚭
Smoking is a common and unhealthy habit which can lead to the development of many diseases such as lung cancer and bronchitis. A person who engages in this activity is self inflicting these potential diseases upon themselves so can ultimately be held responsible for the deterioration of their health which could follow. Treating smokers requires…
Read MoreMEDICINE – ART OR SCIENCE? 🎨🔬
Art may be defined as a creative medium in which people can express themselves or their opinions. Art ultimately aims to give a message to its viewer whether it’s an emotion, an ideology or for entertainment purposes. Science is defined by the objective principles that govern different aspects of our world and lives. Theories are…
Read More“A LITTLE BIT OF PAIN IS GOOD FOR YOU.”
Pain can be defined as a negative sensation which is experienced for many varying reasons. This statement is implying that a small portion of enduring this sensation can have a positive effect on a person.
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL PATIENT VS WIDER SOCIETY
A doctor has a duty to the public alongside their duty to their patient. The term ‘wider society’ can refer to the local community or the public at a national level depending on the impact that any given action taken by a doctor will have.
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