I cycle into work. It’s a rainy day. I’m going down a steep hill and brake hard behind a van that suddenly stops. I skid viciously and nearly fall off. I let go of the brakes and momentarily recover—only to realise I’m still hurtling towards a stationary van. I slam the brakes again, skid, andContinue reading “Diary of a GP 27 Skids, Stickers & Simon’s Sexual Tension”
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🏚️ Diary of a GP 26: Claire and the Kingdom of Crackheads
Claire is one of those patients who enters the room with a quiet whirlwind behind her. She doesn’t look chaotic—in fact, she looks composed. But tired. Tired in a way only someone surviving every day can be. Not dramatic. Not complaining. Just there, holding herself together with a kind smile, an antihistamine, and a palette ofContinue reading “🏚️ Diary of a GP 26: Claire and the Kingdom of Crackheads”
Diary of a GP 22: What GPs Are Fighting For — Stories, Systems, and the Sticking Points
The real heart of the BMA LMC GP UK (enough acronyms to obscure meaning?) conference lay in the issues debated — motions that touched everything from clinical ethics to working conditions to the future of how we practise medicine. Here’s a glimpse into some of the motions that sparked the most debate — and whyContinue reading “Diary of a GP 22: What GPs Are Fighting For — Stories, Systems, and the Sticking Points”
Diary of a GP 21: Glasgow, General Practice and the Unexpected Stirring
I arrived at the conference with low expectations. Honestly, I wasn’t chasing inspiration — I was chasing a catch-up with my friend Stephen, a fellow GP with a leadership role. The fact that it was in Glasgow — my old stomping ground — made it an easy yes. I’ve worked in national-level leadership before, butContinue reading “Diary of a GP 21: Glasgow, General Practice and the Unexpected Stirring”
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: entry 2
Overslept this morning. Cold shower for 2-3 minutes, a jet of warmth then on the bike into work. Made a cup of tea. One of the staff members has an issue she wants to talk to me about. Joint problems. ‘Stop smoking them.’ Not funny apparently. Will see her at lunch after clinic. In theContinue reading “Diary of a GP: entry 2”
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