We have been taught that science is rational and binary, yet medicine can never be truly objective – it resides at the heart of a society and strikes at the core of what it means to be human. In a discipline devoted to caring for the vulnerable, many have been let down, repeatedly ignored and written off due to prejudices deeply engrained in our society. Medicine will always reflect our values, therefore as we move away from the paternalistic doctor, and towards patient-centred care where we are listened to and believed, it’s important to remember where the roots of medicine come from to better understand why so many women have been and still are mistreated.
COP27: The Fight for Climate-vulnerable Nations
This year’s COP27 in Egypt entailed a vital goal of tackling the issue of funds for climate-vulnerable nations, whilst also helping developing countries transition from a coal-based to a green economy. This topic was named “Loss and Damage” and was a continuation from the failed attempts at COP26 to reach a decisive conclusion. But unfortunately, I wouldn’t exactly call this year’s Climate Summit a success either.
A Brief History of the term ‘Black Friday’
I’m sure we have all heard of Black Friday, whether you use the day to score an amazing deal on something you will never use, or get a head start on your Christmas shopping (though who is actually this organised..), but have you ever stopped to think where the seemingly sinister term actually originated from?
Celebrating Black Pioneers: Subject Leaders Explore
This year, for Black History Month, the Subject Leaders have explored Black pioneers within their respective fields to demonstrate their expansive contributions to society across generations. Holistically understanding Black people’s history will allow us to celebrate their achievements with openness and awareness, equipping us to prevent future underrepresentation.
The Instrumental Role of Black Healthcare Workers in the Founding of the NHS
When the NHS (National Health Service) was created in 1948 by Aneurin Bevan, the Minister of Health under PM Clement Attlee, it was a visionary and revolutionary system. However, Britain was still very much feeling the effects and aftershocks of World War II and had a shortage of qualified healthcare staff to answer the increasing demands of this new service. To solve this, Britain turned to the Commonwealth, and its peoples.