Background Ketamine, once a niche party drug and anaesthetic, has become one of the fastest growing substances of misuse in the UK, with deaths increasing six-fold over the past decade. It is now the fifth most commonly used drug among young people, having surpassed cocaine. Aim To explore the rise in ketamine use among young people, its physical and psychological consequences, and their...
I’ve always been drawn to specialties where medicine can be practised holistically. It’s one of the reasons I applied for GP training and am currently undertaking a diploma in lifestyle medicine. My last post as a second-year GP trainee was a 6-month placement in palliative medicine at a well-known inner London hospice. While on this rotation, I came across patients who suffered with ‘total...
BACKGROUND: Burnout is highly prevalent in GPs and can have a negative influence on their wellbeing, performance, and patient care. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) may be an effective intervention to decrease burnout symptoms and increase wellbeing. AIM: To gain insight into the feasibility and effectiveness of MBSR on burnout, empathy, and (work-related) wellbeing in GPs. DESIGN AND...