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Sue Marsh has just reminded that medicine is a wonderful profession
It is many years since I set foot in a hospital as a Doctor (in the early 2000s). The last decade however has taught me a huge amount about being a patient in the NHS, mainly from the time I completed accelerated neurorehabilitation after a six coma due to bacterial meningitis in 2006, which left me physically disabled.
In a nutshell, there’s no “ifs, ands, or buts”. Doctors, nurses, OTs, speech and language therapists, physios and health care professionals, I firmly believe, should be amongst the highest valued members of society.
However, Sue Marsh has just written a blogpost in the famous blog ‘Diary of a Benefit Scrounger’. This single blogpost has reminded me what an absolutely wonderful profession medicine is.
It is really an honour and privilege for those who work in it. Sue’s blogpost explains the importance of Doctors listening to the patient, and making use of all possible clues in making the correct diagnosis. They say that most of the history can be obtained from the history, even before examining the patient. Sue’s blogpost is a brilliant description of that. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, more famous for having written the Sherlock Holmes detective novels, was a leading physician in his day-job, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
Sue’s blogpost also should also remind Doctors that, instead of grabbing for the notes, it’s always worth listening to the patient directly. And above all the patient is always right, and knows more about his or her own condition that you do (if you’re a Doctor).
Blog recommendations for http://shibleyrahman.com
Although the blog is left-leaning, I enjoy reading it, because it gives a fair and balanced perspective, which isn’t the case with many aligned blogs.
Walaa Idris, popular Conservative Blogger, speaker and political activist
http://www.walaaidris.com/blog/
Dr Shibley Rahman’s blog and website are one that I read on a daily basis. His non-partisan and open-minded thinking appeal to the less tribal of political followers, and always make for thoughtful discussion.
Spidey, popular Liberal Democrat Blogger, political activist and Executive Committee memner for West Woking Liberal Democrats.
http://www.spiderplantland.co.uk/
I can’t recommend his website highly enough. Dr Shibley Rahman brings a dazzling intellect to political debate. If you want knee-jerk, tribal reactions, go elsewhere! Shibley’s opinions are always balanced, never clouded and definitely worth reading.
Sue Marsh, the ‘Diary of a Benefit Scrounger’ blog
http://diaryofabenefitscrounger.blogspot.com
Razor-sharp thinking and the only Labour blog I read – Shibley’s a gem among rocks!
(Also @LiamRhodes, popular Conservatives tweeter)
Liam Rhodes, popular Conservative Blogger, CoAmber Valley Conservatives
http://www.onenationtory.com/
The site is great and the content even better. Shibley does a great job and this site is a testament to his hard work!
Andy Kinsey, Creative Director, Andy Kinsey Designs
(Also @andykinsey, popular Labour tweeter)
http://www.andykinsey.me/
In moments of lucidity, Shibley Rahman breaks through barriers of subjects normally considered taboo such as dementia, alcoholism and a unique but welcome brand of Labour party politics…worthy of your bookmark.
“Rightly Wry, Satirically RIGHT” Conservative Blogger
(Also @Parlez_me_nTory, popular Conservatives tweeter)
http://www.wicksie.com/
Shibley’s blog is excellent, providing interesting insightful opinions and some alternative views, a good read.
Jimmy Chen, Ethnic Minorities Officer in Colchester CLP
I very much like the blog exactly as it is. I find it immensely readable, and altho’ we’re both ‘Lefties’, I enjoy your sometimes alternative slant on the movement. Gives me food for thought!
@yorkierose, popular Labour tweeter
