Morning Surgery Jessie, a young lady – depressed and not sure why. Hard when limited clues. Eventually I assess through the lens of a useful framework for life – Tony Robbins’ 6 human needs- certainty, uncertainty, love/connection, significance, growth, contribution. As I talk about it – it becomes clear that she struggles with uncertainty. A lot of peopleContinue reading “The Day in the Life of a GP 17: No Time to Breathe, But Here’s a Breathing Technique”
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Diary of a GP 16: Breaking Convention. Psychedelics, synchronicities and the soul of community
Over the weekend, I attended Europe’s largest psychedelic consciousness conference — Breaking Convention. With over 200 presenters from Mexico to New Zealand, the energy itself felt like an altered state. I found myself moving between rooms filled with indigenous wisdom keepers, neuroscientists, therapists, artists, veteran plant medicine facilitators, and curious first-timers, all mingling without hierarchy. As FlorisContinue reading “Diary of a GP 16: Breaking Convention. Psychedelics, synchronicities and the soul of community”
Diary of a GP 15: No Soap, No Hope
I come in to work and as Carrie the healthcare assistant pops into my room to borrow a thermometer in the morning, I ask for my hand soap to be replaced as I can’t find any in the store cupboard. I receive a blank look. ‘The soap. It needs replacing.’ She rustles away. ‘We canContinue reading “Diary of a GP 15: No Soap, No Hope”
Diary of a GP 14- Get Your Popcorn Out: Primary Care Unfiltered
Mr Bundle Mr Bundle, a 78-year-old gentleman — another casualty of a system designed to reduce the need for doctors. A local service has been developed where pharmacists are trained to manage simple conditions like coughs and colds. One of those conditions is shingles. Unfortunately, without strict criteria or GP-led oversight, these services can oftenContinue reading “Diary of a GP 14- Get Your Popcorn Out: Primary Care Unfiltered”
Diary of a GP 13: 37 years of Grace and Grumbles
Today is my birthday. I woke up early and lay in bed, relaxed and feeling quite a deep sense of connection — a change from the busy mind I often wake up with. As I lay in a relaxed morning stupor, I contemplated that I came into existence on this very day 38 years agoContinue reading “Diary of a GP 13: 37 years of Grace and Grumbles”
Diary of a GP 12: Touch Down
Back to ma clinic. Vienna was a joy. Elegant. Magnificent. Organised. Culturally sophisticated.I walked the city snapping photos like it was a museum — and then stepped into museums within the museum. The Kunsthistorisches — unfortunately named, but deeply inspiring. I wandered palaces, absorbed the atmosphere. Travelling is invigorating. Saskia was so humble, kind, andContinue reading “Diary of a GP 12: Touch Down”
Diary of a GP 11: The Plus-One Plot Twist
8 days before I arrive in Vienna, I receive a message from Saskia. “How are you? All ok? Are you bringing a plus one?” “No, I was planning on riding solo.” “OK. Maybe it’s better if you bring a plus one, but no pressure.” Cogs turning. How am I going to magic up a plusContinue reading “Diary of a GP 11: The Plus-One Plot Twist”
Diary of a GP 10: From Bali to Viennese red carpets- Diving with Mermaids, Flirting with Fashion and Managing emergencies at 35,000 Feet
The Escape to Bali In January, I took a trip to Bali. Much needed from the isolating chaos of my GP job. I started off by heading to an island off the coast of Bali called Gili Air and learnt to scuba dive with an open water PADI diving course. The skillset and training is incredible. ItContinue reading “Diary of a GP 10: From Bali to Viennese red carpets- Diving with Mermaids, Flirting with Fashion and Managing emergencies at 35,000 Feet”
Diary of a GP 9: Standing Tall in the Smoke (31/3)
Back from a close friend’s stag in Amsterdam.Hungover in body, spirit, and soul. Monday’s already rough — and the other GP’s phoned in sick. Glorious. Jake Jake is doing well. It was really heartening to get on a call with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) for him last week. A week after his binge-induced, axe-wielding, explosive-threateningContinue reading “Diary of a GP 9: Standing Tall in the Smoke (31/3)”
Diary of a GP 8: Axes and Olive oil, a delicacy
Arrived early for work and got myself a nice cup of tea. Opened up my emails. Few bits of nonsense and then…. Hi DrRe your 10:25 appointment with Jake – I received an email yesterday from the social prescriber to alert us she called the police on Monday as he was presenting as danger toContinue reading “Diary of a GP 8: Axes and Olive oil, a delicacy”
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