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Your Book Review: This Is Going To Hurt

Two psychiatrists conduct an adversarial review of Adam Kay's 'This Is Going To Hurt,' debating whether his NHS memoir represents institutional failure causing PTSD or a self-inflicted martyr complex, while examining the book's comedy, structure, and impact on healthcare discourse.

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Sep 18, 2026 12,952 words 186 likes 356 comments Read Read

Navigating And/Or Avoiding The Inpatient Mental Health System

Scott Alexander offers a detailed guide on navigating the inpatient mental health system, balancing caution with the importance of seeking necessary treatment.

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Mar 22, 2018 8,438 words 0 likes 208 comments Listen · 54 min Read Read

Reflections From The Halfway Point

Scott reflects on his psychiatry residency experiences, discussing the realities of psychiatric hospitals, patient care challenges, and his transition to outpatient work.

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Jun 29, 2015 2,766 words 0 likes 485 comments Read Read

Pharma Virumque

Scott Alexander explores the nuanced ways pharmaceutical companies influence doctors, arguing that their tactics are more subtle and ethically complex than simple bribery.

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Feb 17, 2015 2,668 words 0 likes 211 comments Read Read

Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: habemus officium!

Scott Alexander announces his acceptance into a psychiatry residency in Michigan, reflecting on the competitive nature of medical residencies and his unexpected positive experiences following a previous rejection.

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Mar 15, 2013 1,754 words 0 likes 51 comments Read Read
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