Medical cannabis is the new kid on the block. It’s the latest in a long line of medications that claim to treat a multitude of health problems, but what is the evidence for its use? Does it hold the potential to help patients with intractable pain, refractory...
Originally posted on Medspace Think about the last time you had a cough or cold and went to the doctor. Did you have a clinical examination? Did they listen to your chest? If they did, did you take your shirt off or lift it up? Or did they listen through it? Does it...
Originally posted on medspace Wondering how to achieve that work-life balance? Although we strive to, most of us struggle to achieve this. Those of that do manage to find the secret are truly blessed. The rest of us will just plod on as best we can, but these 5 simple...
This was posted over on Solid Parent and I think it’s great. It really sums up the idea of being involved in your kids’ lives, and not just sitting on your phone and ignoring them. Good quality family time is sorely lacking in many homes and it can have a...
I often get asked why I’m getting so heavily involved with social media. Well here’s my list of the top 10 reasons why as doctors we should engage with social media. 1. Get a hobby Give yourself something to do. Medicine can be tiresome sometimes and having a...
Like it or not, social media plays a very large role in modern society. The likes of Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other social media outlets are enormous. They can be pervasive and intrusive and they seem to have their share of scandals and controversy. Privacy is...
Do you have questions about cervical cancer and not sure where to look for the answers? Tired of reading articles that are too factual or use medical jargon? Then look no further. Dr Suresh discusses Cervical Cancer, symptoms, testing and treatment. What is Cervical...
THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ANAL SEX Anal sex can be enjoyable for all parties involved if done correctly and safely. It’s very important that all parties understand what is happening, agree and consent, and are prepared properly. Dr Suresh gives the...
I often get asked ‘what’s it like to be a GP?’ Well sometimes it’s great. Sometimes it’s not so great. Sometimes it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. Let’s reflect on a day I had recently. It was a fairly typical day. I’ll walk you through it. Some may be surprised to read...
Communication issues represent one of the biggest areas of complaints in medicine and likely other professions as well. It is estimated that well over 80% of complaints are due to failures in communication and so improving this can reduce complaints and improve...
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