Pseudocyst

The adventures and life of a Specialist Nurse in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery. If you then double and triple this by having a primary school age child AND being married to another Nurse then you have double the trouble….aehm I mean fun. Hobbies are playing chess, board games and being taxi for our son!!!

Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this blog are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

technology

  • On Being Accused of Artificial Intelligence

    or: when your writing is apparently too competent to be human Disclaimer This blog reflects my own views and experiences. It is written in a personal capacity, does not represent my employer, and contains no confidential or identifiable patient or staff information. Any resemblance to real conversations is, as ever, entirely coincidental. “I don’t believe Read more

  • Why Lichess.org Is a Game-Changer in Online Chess (vs Chess.com and ICC)

    Lichess.org has become a powerhouse in the world of online chess, quietly redefining how millions engage with the game. In a competitive landscape dominated by Chess.com and the Internet Chess Club (ICC), Lichess offers something rare: a fully free, ad-free, and open-source platform with no paywalls. But how does it compare to its rivals, and Read more

  • The Implications of Bariatric Surgery Abroad: A Critical Analysis of Patient Outcomes and NHS Impact

    Bariatric surgery is an increasingly popular intervention for severe obesity, offering significant health benefits, including weight loss, improved metabolic health, and reduced morbidity and mortality (Rubino et al., 2022). However, in the UK, patients seeking such procedures face long NHS waiting lists or costly private treatment. Consequently, an increasing number opt for medical tourism, undergoing Read more