Trigger Warning: Self-harm, Suicide. When Hippocrates uttered the words “First, do no harm”, he probably thought he was being perfectly clear. After all, harming patients is the…… Read more “First, Do Nothing.”
Tag: Doctor
Medics vs. Patients.
Medics are among the most celebrated members of society and for good reason; after all, who else will patch you up after another night of drunken escapades?…… Read more “Medics vs. Patients.”
Pills of Damocles.
The Sword of Damocles is an infamous story about a privileged man who, when a servant of his calls out said privilege, offers to swap positions for…… Read more “Pills of Damocles.”
Care Wars: The Patient Strikes Back.
The conflict between chronic illness patients & over-worked medics is nothing new.Medics are under intense pressure to work through cases quickly & cheaply, not having the time…… Read more “Care Wars: The Patient Strikes Back.”
Know It All.
Every so often I encounter a doctor who was simply born for their role; knowledgeable, competent, & with an excellent bedside manner. Admittedly I see that many…… Read more “Know It All.”
A Game of Risk.
Very early on in my degree I was introduced to the concept of risk-benefit balance. For example, is using preservatives to reduce food waste worth the potential…… Read more “A Game of Risk.”
Womb of Woes: Part 2.
Part 1 is available here. My second appointment was with a different, younger doctor. Once again I reeled off a list of my symptoms, fully expecting them…… Read more “Womb of Woes: Part 2.”
Doctor Google.
As a nutritionist working in medical research, one of the banes of my existence is Dr Google. “I read an article that said-”, “But I found on…… Read more “Doctor Google.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 