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The NHS introduced Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in early 2021 for a range of indications. [1] Further background reading on WGS and its several positive impacts is available in our blog on this topic. [2] Here, we focus on the potential challenges arising from WGS (though they may also apply...
You may have heard of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS). You may be wondering what the words mean. Is it an exciting new way to improve health and wellbeing, or is it a modern tower of Babel? [1] This article aims to help us understand WGS to better think about what...
'Conscientious objection (CO) is the refusal to perform a legal role or responsibility because of personal beliefs. In health care, conscientious objection involves practitioners not providing certain treatments to their patients, based on reasons of morality or conscience.' [1] Everyone has a conscience. Everyone has a worldview. Unsurprisingly, 'everyone' includes healthcare...
Medics are often placed ina position of leadership. Depending on what paths we take and what responsibility we take on, the extent of this may vary. As Christian doctors and medical students, it is sensible then to take some time to be intentional and reflect on what kind of leadership...
From the editor Following an acrimonious dispute between the UK government and junior doctors over a proposed new contract, the British Medical Association (BMA) balloted junior doctor members on strike action. 98% voted in favour of full strike action, on a turnout of more than 76%. At the last minute,...
'We need to stand up for the vulnerable' Declaration of interest: I am an active member of the BMA Junior Doctors Committee, as well as a CMF member, though I am speaking entirely out of my personal view. It is 5am on night shift number four. You've slept badly between...
HEROES 12: WILLIAM WILBERFORCE (24 AUGUST 1759-29 JULY 1833) Melody Redman considers William Wilberforce. Many of us will have seen Amazing Grace (2006), the critically-acclaimed movie which recounted Wilberforce's campaign to abolish slavery. (1) Wilberforce is now considered a hero, but to achieve his goal Wilberforce endured years of severe adversity, with...
