At a recent seminar I attended, titled ‘The Future of Medicine,’ I was thrust into a whirlwind of advanced concepts and prognostications about what healthcare might look like in the not-too-distant future. It’s a topic that marries my worlds of...
Oh, the sheer, unadulterated pleasure of words! The way they twist and twirl on a page, the way they seduce and pull at the senses—there’s something inherently, undeniably sensual about a well-chosen word or a perfectly structured sentence. As I’ve journeyed deeper...
Just recently, I had the pleasure of watching A Man Called Otto, a film that tugs at your heartstrings with the kind of grip only Tom Hanks can command. This poignant narrative, directed by Marc Forster, adapts Fredrik Backman’s acclaimed novel A Man Called Otto....
November 2023 is a month I’ve been eagerly anticipating ever since I read an article in The Times about Ridley Scott commencing the filming of Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix. The news sent shivers down my spine, stirring a deep sense of nostalgia and...
Frontline workers. The term does roll off the tongue like a battle cry these days, doesn’t it? I’ve got to say, the phrase isn’t just some social media hashtag or tabloid headline; it’s become the anthem of resilience, grit, and above all,...
Fear is the ultimate equaliser. Regardless of background or profession, it touches us all. But not all fears are born equal. In my unique position as an anaesthetist, I’ve observed fear manifest in various forms—from the existential dread that floods in moments...
