Shortest consultation ever

Shortest consultation ever. An elderly gentleman walked into my consulting room and sat down. “Morning doctor.” And good morning to you too I reply. And how are you? “I’m very well” he replied, “Good day!” And with that he up and left. 60 seconds. If only they were all like that. Sadly, the old boy […]

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Sugar tax – not as sweet as you think

The Chancellor’s Budget announcement of a tax levy on soft drink manufacturers was welcomed by most political parties, many health professionals and one widely-smiling celebrity chef. But I have serious reservations. Delivered as a smoke screen to deflect attention from a failing economy, according to the Independent newspaper, it could be viewed as a cynical […]

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Sugar tax – not as sweet as you think

The Chancellor’s Budget announcement of a tax levy on soft drink manufacturers was welcomed by most political parties, many health professionals and one widely-smiling celebrity chef. But I have serious reservations. Delivered as a smoke screen to deflect attention from a failing economy, according to the Independent newspaper, it could be viewed as a cynical […]

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I’m a Reality TV doc – and I’m not embarrassed

My patient starts to cry. Tears roll down her cheeks as she tells me how years of being obese, then bariatric surgery, with very successful results, had left her with one more unexpected problem. Well, two actually. Droopy breasts. With the massive reduction in subcutaneous and mammory fat, loss of skin elasticity, and excess skin, […]

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I’m a Reality TV doc – and I’m not embarrassed

My patient starts to cry. Tears roll down her cheeks as she tells me how years of being obese, then bariatric surgery, with very successful results, had left her with one more unexpected problem. Well, two actually. Droopy breasts. With the massive reduction in subcutaneous and mammory fat, loss of skin elasticity, and excess skin, […]

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