Liked the BBC TV report on the actions of one family caught up in the flooding, who had just sold their house the week before, and their parents who’s house was hit were away on holiday in the Canary Islands. Nice example of the potential power of people to predict the unpredicatble, or were they [...]
Very interesting US blog on how we make choices on the right treatment, and why the middle course may not always be right - the fallacy of moderation.
Very interesting US blog on how we make choices on the right treatment, and why the middle course may not always be right - the fallacy of moderation.
Currently, only about 9% of U.S. hospitals have computerized prescription systems. However, more and more health systems are moving in this direction. “It’s a growth industry,” Dr. Kane said in a written statement..
Currently, only about 9% of U.S. hospitals have computerized prescription systems. However, more and more health systems are moving in this direction. “It’s a growth industry,” Dr. Kane said in a written statement..
It’s Tony’s last day after ten years. Brown’s in charge. And four of his six-strong inner team have Harvard links. Hey, so do I man, and she’s a member of my team too.
Harvard joke:
Two young men who had just graduated from Harvard were all excited and talking effusively as they got into a taxi in [...]
Saw the recent story about most hated web words and got to say I’m probably quite hated myself, as I like some of them. In fact I’ve even gone as far as defending ‘folksonomy’ on the Daily Telegraph’s report, in the comments.
PS: Last time I made an appearance in the Daily Telegraph was when [...]
If you have an invention/innovation which could benefit the NHS there’s a good website where you can submit your ideas to the NHS National Innovation Centre: “The NIC helps speed up healthcare technological innovations that give patients the greatest benefit. If you have an innovation you would like to develop, please tell us about it.” [...]
I was watching Glastonbury from the Bunker Bar in Covent Garden last night, which seemed a right civilised way to tune in. It’s always amusing to see the BBC put its ‘hip face’ forward in coverage, though gentle mickey taking aside I thought the camera work was excellent. Thanks.
Q: How do you deal with noisy and aggressive children if you happen to live on a housing estate? So far I’ve tried reasoning with them and got pelted with ice cream for my troubles. So Shirley has formally complained to Barking & Dagenham Council, and they seemd pretty unconcerned in a real sense. Then [...]