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I meditated 15 hours a day for 6 months straight with one of the toughest Buddhist monks on the planet. Here's what I learned:

1/2 PEG tubes don't decrease the risk of aspiration in patients with dementia. They don't improve mortality or functional status. They probably increase the risk of infection. Just because we can do it doesn't mean we should offer it.

For the next 6 months, become addicted to these 9 habits, and you'll be unrecognisable by may 2023...

Just created a new page of art resources for GP Training on #neurodiversity What have I missed? What art have you used to help you understand neurodiversity? Please share or DM good ideas @DocDomP Tara George theartofmedicine.co.uk/neurodiversity/

If you are struggling with anxiety, try these 5 rituals:

Sneak preview for Tuesday 4/4 when Pim and I are talking about Mr Loverman

How do some people connect with patients so beautifully? 9 of my favourite steps to make a meaningful consultation for your patient and for you 🧵:

On the morning of his 95th birthday, Joe woke up at exactly 6AM. This small irony never failed to irritate him: he had never been a morning person, but the more the years passed, the earlier he woke. “Well, this is it!” He said, to no one, as he swung his legs out of bed. 1/

A GP’s prescription for the NHS at 75 Margaret McCartney argues for an end to political quick fixes — general practice is the solution not the problem ⁦Margaret McCartney⁩ Thank you ft.com/content/ccfa05…

A patient let me have a go on their mobility scooter today. Happy I managed to get it out my door without a scratch on the doorframe. It’s the future (hopefully not mine).

Out of retirement… until I get bored

Eight sleeps to go. Which session are you most excited about?

A famous researcher predicts divorce with 91% accuracy. He invented a game to protect against the #1 relationship killer. Here it is (in 3 minutes):

Benjamin Zephaniah's poem about Soho Road is still a powerful one almost 20 years on #BenjaminZephaniah

As the only one in my friendship group who's single and without kids, I know what it's like to feel lonely. I live alone and I'm a seasoned lone traveller, solitary cafe go-er and solo diner. Here's 10 things I remind myself to do on those days when I'm feeling isolated. 🧵

WHAT. A. FILM. Just brilliant. If you get the chance to see it please go. I feel the need to talk to someone about it… #AllOfUsStrangers

India, you’ve been amazing again.

This week’s episode feels especially topical with the BMA GP contract referendum vote closing tomorrow. Please listen, whatever your professional background and if you are an eligible GP or GP registrar please vote in the referendum.

What a film. It’s on the Netflix, watch it