Empowering to disempower
A few days ago I saw an article about empowering patients in my Twitter timeline. This time I’ve had enough of ‘empowering me’. So here is my rant of a blogpost.
Cancer and how language matters
It all started with this tweet, by Liz O’Riordan and, later, her post on the language of cancer. When I read it, I thought I’d respond. So this post has been long coming. Continue reading “Cancer and how language matters”
Linguistics of ICD
A few days ago an article on nosological classification appeared in my Twitter timeline. Whenever I read such texts, I keep wondering about things way less complicated. I keep wondering about the translation. As work on ICD-11 is nearing completion (apparently), perhaps it’s time point to some issues. Continue reading “Linguistics of ICD”
The GPs strike back
Some time ago I received a letter from my GP inviting me to to attend a ‘long term conditions clinic appointment’. I haven’t responded, yet, it’s been a busy time. It seems, however, that my practice will not take ‘no’ (or silence) for an answer, so, I received a ‘second invitation’. Continue reading “The GPs strike back”