By and large in medicine extending life in those with a poor quality of life is not the aim, generally it is palliative care at that point. We tend to only intervene if there is a reversible cause an… (View Post)

The very old and frail are often very thin, but obesity and its complications are a big factor in the poor health of the working age population. (View Post)

Yes, I do get 30 days holiday per year, but I also have worked weekends on call, with no time off in lieu for my entire career, on top of a 5 day week. (View Post)

There is an additional problem too. We cannot recruit or retain people in our Armed Forces, even in their depleted state. Doubling our forces personnel count is more than a financial issue. (View Post)

It wasn't a CV that she submitted for any of her current roles though was it? It was just about bio on a Social Media networking site. It's not as if banking experience has ever been a requ… (View Post)