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#Medical models 1970 - Biopsychosocial 2000 - Biopsychosocial - spiritual 2024? Bio psych social spiritual - environmental

I'm excited about the fantastic new #ScotCOM course starting School of Medicine. I've been following its progress for a while & am delighted the course will include a LIC. I'm sure it's community-based approach will show students what GP has to offer! st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medic…

Wonder why we do this alarming messaging for cigarettes but not for alcohol, vehicle travel or unsafe sex? Conflict of interest - I ride a motorcycle and drink alcohol - 🙄#health #warnings

Is it normal for the NHS waiting time to be longer than the term of office of a Conservative prime minister?

Here's a summary of how we used a whole practice approach for chronic pain management. Results are improved quality of life for patients and job satisfaction for clinicians.

Everest a couple of days ago. Why would anyone want to be a part of this? The worst kind of adventure capitalism.

“ Scottish politicians are committed to a progressive form of secular individualism - regardless of outcomes “ Agree or disagree ? #Scotland #politics

Just spent a shift in A&E dealing with the consequences of poor diet and obesity Hungry so went off to get some food And this was what was for sale....... As a society we need to stop health problems not just treat them....

#GPs leading the way in a new #science of #holistic practice University of Aberdeen #RCGP #PrimaryCare #Highlands #Criticalrealism With thanks for publishing @BJGPlife The British Journal of General Practice

Without a concept of what it means to live well, to flourish, to be fully human - we lack a direction for medical practice. #medical #ethics

Is your spirituality healthy? If you are part of a fair minded faith community, have a framework of ethics/ values and practice gratitude, justice, forgiveness and fairness you are on the right path. #spirituality #health

Why don’t our treatments always work? A critical realist approach – BJGP Life. You may like this ⁦Rod Sampson⁩ ⁦Kenneth Walker⁩ ⁦Emma Watson⁩ ⁦Cameron Angus-Mackay⁩ #science #BJGP #medicine #primarycare bjgplife.com/why-dont-our-t…

We should beware the use of “ actually” and “ just” in the medical context, as they often limit insights without justifying this. #medical #science #criticalrealism RCGP RCGP Scotland

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Enjoying the “ how to farm” course at Lynbreck Croft. #farming #highlands #cairngorms# #regenerative

For the benefit of patients, we must move beyond the limitations of body – mind dualism to an integrated and holistic model. But if we have to stop referring to body or mind - what will we refer to then? #medicine #mind #body #dualism #Holistic

How many parts does a person have ( to rather simplify the debate). Body, Body and mind, Body mind and spirit? Ethical or relational " parts" ? Our concepts of ourselves and patients matters! #MindsetMatters #Science #medicine

"Imagine putting the hopes of a nation winning a football match on a tired and injured goalkeeper without focusing on wider issues outside of the reach of the penalty box"