Tag Archives: GP

Job application scuppered by references (Rousse)

I was unsuccessful in my application for a job as a locum GP. The reason was the quality of my references: The selection panel did not believe that Professor Gillian Boyd was a credible referee. My next door neighbour’s detailed … Continue reading

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Owl attack at railway station (Rousse)

My companion decided to take the shortest route to the platform opposite, and stepped down onto the railway track. I considered this far too dangerous a move. I instead climbed the iron steps and walked over the bridge. The savage … Continue reading

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When dream evidence is inadmissible (Rousse)

Suddenly my father leapt from the driver’s seat and climbed into the back next to me, leaving the car to hurtle towards the steep sides of the mountain tunnel. With great effort I leant over, managed to grasp the wheel, … Continue reading

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Social media scam targets patients (Rousse)

A tall, thin, grey-haired man approached me as I walked along the Old Edinburgh Road with TPR. When he addressed me as ‘Miss’ I knew that this was some kind of scam. He wanted to know about my last encounter … Continue reading

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Belle and Helen Titchener’s dress (Rousse)

Belle wore a long green gown, cut deep at the back, just like newly-wed Helen Titchener’s. I had a good view of it from behind as I followed her into the countryside. Meanwhile I was worried about my health. I’d … Continue reading

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NHS failure – doctors blame patients (Belle)

This really was the most unprofessional conversation I had ever eavesdropped. Standing on a cobble-stoned London Bridge, two GPs were discussing their ‘worst’ patients. Apparently these two malingerers, with their constant demands for health care, were draining the squeezed resources … Continue reading

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