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It all started with a crucial question from a colleague working on an ECHO HD data collection form design: "Should we include gender options alongside sex on this data collection form?" This seemingly simple query opened a much broader discussion about the importance of inclusive data collection in medical research, particularly when it comes to understanding the long-term health outcomes of transgender individuals...

Written by Dr Sameera M Jahagirdar

In our interconnected world, email is an indispensable tool for professional communication. Whether you’re interacting with your close own colleagues, those of another speciality or those who work within the wider hospital infrastructure...

Written by Dr Gilly Fleming

In Life, put your little finger out and if someone pulls it, go with them.

I was told this when I was 20 by Prof Peter Baker (1939 – 1987), of squid neurone action potential fame (KCl). He was telling me to make the best of opportunities which come my way. I have tried to live by this since, and life has been interesting...

Written by Professor Barbara Philips

The project I have been involved in is withdrawal of life sustaining treatment (WLST) in the anaesthetic room for patients undergoing organ donation post diagnosis of death using circulatory criteria (lets hope I never have to try to fit that title on a poster). If I only had one take home message, it would be the power of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the concept of collaborative autonomy...

Written by Dr Christopher Timmis

Blog written by Dr Samantha Gaw on her SSY in Education.