Fantastic home-based health service in French village when grandson tore a finger needing 16 stitches. Dr prescribed antibiotic and ant-inflammatory plus dressings applied by nurse. No need for further clinic visit - local nurse visited at home every 2 days.

Another tale from the Victorian coroner's court, see Probing Deaths, Saving Lives by Angela Coulter

#BBCR4today Please stop making us listen to these appalling Israeli government spokespersons. They condemn themselves and their govt with every word they utter.

Let’s hope this is the first of many resignations. TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits BMA over strikes

A recent post from my book about a Victorian coroner, 'Probing Deaths, Saving Lives', see https//angelacoulter.com

Some good news at last: Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields – new research theconversation.com/solar-farms-...

I meant to say Mishal Hussein of course. She was the BBC’s best ever interviewer. Emma Barnett doesn’t come close.

Emma Barnett is an infuriating interviewer. The BBC should urge Mishal Barnett to return. She’s so much better!

Shocking censorship in Trump’s America www.bmj.com/content/388/...

This one is for all of those who said there was no point in Labour trying to deepen EU ties with the red lines in place. Economically, there's a lot to gain from regulatory alignment. Why? Because that gives companies the predictably to invest in the UK.

Five key impacts of Brexit five years on : none of the Leave Campaign’s promises were delivered - Brexit was a disaster for UK

NHS organizations must start taking information provision more seriously to help patients make decisions about their care. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload. Our study showing how AI could be used to reduce GPs admin burden gets a mention in BBC report.

Why does the British press persist in giving this ignorant man the publicity he craves?Elon Musk, ‘pub bore’

Whatever institutions you are part of, do suggest this diversifying to include BlueSky between Jan 3rd and Jan 20th. It is a useful way to at least hedge against erratic platform performance doing further damage to reputation, user experience as was the case with Twitter/X in the UK in 2023-24

America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth. The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%. Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.

This will end in tears www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/12... The gross disparities in wealth that have increased significantly in 2024 are not a cause for celebration. They are a sign of stress to come.

Emma Barnett speaks for so many here: the holidays might be a break from work, but if you live with chronic pain or a lifelong condition, it can’t be a break from your own body. m.youtube.com/shorts/0-HdE...

Finland gave every homeless person a house and within 6 months 85% had a job and were financially independent. Less crime, less hospital visits, less suffering and even including the cost of the house, LESS COST than the UK/USA method of abandoning them on the streets.

🔵We hosted the Under 16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey (U16 CPES) 2023 results Webinar on December 5th. The event, attended by #NHSEngland, featured an overview of the national results and guidance on navigating the reporting outputs. Watch the webinar👉 bit.ly/U16CPES23Webinar #PickerInsights

I’ve heard about 2 ‘referral management’ services in the past week that are clearly designed to keep patients away from waiting lists. Problem is, the experience of the patients I’ve heard from has been appalling. Reminder: It is possible to provide *person centred care and reduce waiting lists*