A fortunate writer: reflections of a medical columnist

I started to write this monthly column in the Postgraduate Medical Journal in January 2008. Since then I have commented in each issue on topics related to reflective practice and medical humanities. Two successive editors have been tolerant enough to allow me to interpret that remit very broadly, and they have known how to nudge me diplomatically towards more clarity or circumspection when I strayed into waffle or ranting. As some readers may know, I have now joined the panel of columnists for the BMJ so this article will be my last in the back pages of this journal. In future, the column will be open to submissions from any reader who has something of interest and importance to say. I believe this is an excellent decision. I hope it will particularly encourage younger writers to submit articles. I want to use this valedictory essay to share some memories...

Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - November 22, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Launer, J. Tags: On reflection Source Type: research