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Diary of a GP 24: Sitting Still and starting at screens— An antidote?

I signed up for an ultramarathon while I was in Scotland. Technically, it just qualifies. It’s only about 5 miles longer than a marathon (26.2 miles).By definition, anything beyond marathon distance counts as an ultramarathon — even if just barely.Some ultras stretch into the hundreds of miles. There are even a couple over 1,000 miles.Continue reading “Diary of a GP 24: Sitting Still and starting at screens— An antidote?”

Diary of a GP 18: From Reception to Resignation?

Frontline Receptionist: The View from the Other Side It’s both important—and humbling—to spend time in other people’s shoes. This morning, the service manager, Andy, asked me to start the day on reception—to feel the heat where it often burns brightest. Patients treat receptionists very differently to doctors. Probably because we hold the keys to theContinue reading “Diary of a GP 18: From Reception to Resignation?”

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)”