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“Our policymakers don’t understand that prohibition does not equal control, but rather the handing over of the reins to a much more sinister force.”

“Love them or hate them, you cannot escape eponyms in medicine. Skim down to the footnotes of any page in Talley’s and you’ll find random tidbits of information on the old German physician or wacky American surgeon who gave their name to the medical term that we know and cherish today.”

“Did Michelangelo have arthritis? Did Beethoven have syphilis? Did Hitler really only have one testicle?”

In the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kubrick depicts the character of HAL 9000, a sentient AI who progresses past mere advanced computational abilities and develops intrinsically human emotions. In the hallmark scene preceding HAL’s deactivation, it pleads, in its half-human and half-metallic voice: “Will you stop, Dave…I’m afraid…I’m afraid Dave.”

Half a century after the film’s release, AI is beginning to be implemented into all areas of our lives, and healthcare is no exception.

She pointed to me – “Who’s this?” He said “Man.” That moment was crushing.

What does it take to be selected for surgical training, who makes it, when do they make it, is it worth it?

A quote that has resonated with me: ‘you can have it all, but not all necessary at the same time’ and that’s something I’m content with.

When asked about how they found GP placement, students’ responses often fall into one of two groups. It was either “the best thing ever” or “unfortunately, very boring”. So, how can you optimise your chances of loving your GP term?

Staff working conditions are very much student learning conditions.

So, the question is, does listening to music help or hinder study?