Magazine Archive 2009

On the lookout Can we always see the obvious routes to improvement? A story in the papers this week reported that surgeons would be required to...

One way, or another Let’s make sure we spend on treatment that works. Of course it makes sense to spend money on what works, and this...

Voicing choices One day in Birmingham – and we were all ears. There’s a lot in this issue and it’s been hard work to put together...

See you in Brum! (If we can tear ourselves away from the new website) A happy new year to you, and this month brings us to...

What’s up doc? Being an ‘agent of change’ is not the easiest job. The SMMGP conference – the event for Substance Misuse Management in General Practice...

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A bar too far? Employers could think twice about hiring ex-users Welcome to our first issue after the summer break – it’s good to be back!...

Life and death Harm reduction at international level goes beyond choice One slightly built young woman trembled on the platform at the International Harm Reduction Conference. She...

New ideas for old Try something new... but remember what already works. Hunting through the woods blindfolded while pretending to be a wolf sounded pretty daft...

Closing the gaps Services must link to provide a stronger net. ‘We asked for help and ended up blamed.’ Sue Foreman’s story gives harrowing insight into...