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In this episode of Sharp Scratch, we discuss how to choose a medical specialty. We consider the pressure and challenges you come across when deciding what kind of doctor you want to be, and what factors are important to us in deciding what kind of a career we hope for. In this episode we were joined by panellists Stanimir and Anisha and expert guest, Heather Samuel. From the beginning of medical school, you are asked “What kind of doctor do you want to be?” Some medical students know from …

In this episode of Sharp Scratch, Charlotte, Kayode, and Maz delved back into the topic of self-disclosure. Building on aprevious episode where the panel debated whether clinicians should share details about their own health and illness with patients, this episode explored how sharing aspects of our personal identity at work can be beneficial, how it can be damaging, and how we can better protect patients and ourselves. Every consultation we have with a patient reveals something about us, sometimes deliberately, and sometimes incidentally. Managing what we bring and share with patients …

In this episode of Sharp Scratch, we talk all about doctor self-disclosure with an emphasis on one’s own experience of illness. We discuss the social intricacies that come with self-disclosure, such as deciding when (or even if) it is appropriate to tell patients your own stories of illness, the difficulties in navigating these conversations, and the importance of context and timing. In this episode the panel were joined by expert guest, John Launer, a medical educator and writer. We’ve talked before about how one’s own experience of illness can affect practice, but does it also influenc...

In this episode of Sharp Scratch we talk all about names. We discuss the nuances involved when addressing colleagues and supervisors with their formal titles, reflecting on how and when the title “doctor” is used, as well as sharing our own experiences. This episode features two expert guests alongside a regular panellist and previous Sharp Scratch host, Nikki Nabavi. Some supervisors say “call me Bob” but others insist on “Dr Jones.” In this episode we’re reflecting on what types of supervisors fall into each camp and why sometimes using professional titles seems like honouring...

Dr Kayode Oki was suspended from the British Medical Association's ruling council last month, hours after sparking fury with a string of outrageous tweets.