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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 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)”