November 2010

Paediatric Symptom Falsification (‘Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy’) – Psychiatric Manifestations

Introduction ‘Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy’ (MSBP) was first described by Meadow in 1977 1,...
Physical and psychological effects of the new legal high ‘Ivory Wave’: a case report

Introduction The legal high ‘Ivory Wave’, also known as ‘Ivory Coast’, ‘Purple Wave’ or ‘Vanilla...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) At a Glance

Introduction : Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder characterized by abdominal pain...
Management and medical leadership – evaluation of training needs and pathways

Introduction There has been a concerted attempt by government to engage doctors in management...