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My relationship with medicine is perhaps more like that of the old married couple than the honeymoon phase. And as with some long term marriages, I would call it turbulent. It is said, however, that the course of true love never did run smooth, and so the first episode of Sharp Scratch in 2024, “Why I still love medicine,” was a fitting tribute to our stormy history.
Cautious of appearing saccharine and out of touch, and as our profession braced itself for its 10th month of strikes, I was both intrigued and intimidated about discussing this intimate relationship. Yet the truth is that for better or for worse I still love medicine. I love being trusted with people’s stories and I love the breadth of the study of medicine and it seems that our panel agrees: it might not be a perfect profession, but it is brilliant.
One of the most charming parts of medicine …
Brian-tuohyHannah-calvelliEric-wahlstedtOlivia-duffieldLouise-smithMichael-westElizabeth-stroutJessica-sinyorLancaster-universitySharp-scratchOlive-kitteridgeMargaux-danbyTeaching students about the realities of prison healthcare could improve outcomes for this marginalised population
Imprisonment is a global public health crisis. The number of people in prison is at an all time high, with 11.5 million people affected globally and prisons across 121 countries operating above capacity.1 As the number of people in prison continues to increase, countries struggle to provide even the most basic of necessities, such as clean water, nutritious food, and medical care.12 Consequently, people in prison have a disproportionate disease burden compared with the general population, with higher rates of communicable and chronic disease worldwide.134
Despite the growing prison population and the importance of prison health as a global public health issue, medical students receive inadequate education and training on this topic. They need a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges the prison population faces to provide care to the millions of patients aff
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