Desiderata -- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s -- Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and...

I recently sent the above to a good friend of mine who isn't feeling great. I first read this when I was 10 years old and it stuck in my mind during all the times that have been difficult. Difficulties are really only a state of mind. Once you have got...

James Landon has written a very amusing piece on free counselling for those who wish to hit the high road to divorce. Read the piece here. One of my favourite Country singers is Tammy Wynnette. I quite like Country music because it is so laid back and...

Telling the Truth Becomes an Impossibility And that was the end of my Swine Flu. Now back to the whistleblowing business. I am terribly sorry that the GMC and Department of Health are probably rather disappointed that their grave digging has not...

I have been awake since 0430 today. Lying flat is making me short of breath so there was only one more thing left to do. I trotted downstairs and started to inhale steam/Vicks. I hate being short of breath, it reminds me of a number of patients who...