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Classic Book: Veronika Decides to Die
“When she had achieved almost everything she wanted in life, she had reached the conclusion that her existence had no meaning, because every day was the same. And she had decided to die.” Paulo Coelho’s story is of a 24 year old woman, Veronika, who attempts to commit suicide by taking an overdose of tranquillisers. However, things go awry when she wakes up in Villette, “the famous and much feared lunatic asylum.” As far as Veronika can tell, she had made a rational, thoughtful decision … Read this article >>
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Book: The Mindful Medical Student
Spoofs can be difficult to detect, which is why I’m a bit hesitant to criticise this book. I have half a feeling that I’ll end up on someone’s website, on a roster of dupes who were foolish enough to take it seriously. Eyebrows are raised right from B … Read this article >>
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Expedition Medic
As medical students we are taught how to treat patients in a (questionably) resource rich healthcare environment. However, most students, and many doctors, may struggle once outside the safety of the four walls of a hospital. Having attended an intensive, two day Expedition Medic course, … Read this article >>
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Exhibition: Walking in my Mind
Walking in my Mind showcases the work of 10 international artists to try to explore the “inner workings of the artist’s imagination.” Each of the galleries and terraces of the Hayward Gallery has been transformed into an individual “mindscape.” L … Read this article >>
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Television: Surgery Live
“If anyone feels ill at any time, please close your eyes for a couple of minutes.” Channel 4’s series of programmes showing live surgery began with this rather ominous introduction. Most medical students’ experience is of hours of standing around operating theatres waiting for the patien … Read this article >>
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