Brit J Hosp Med
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This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Alfred Adler, a psychotherapist who is remembered as probably second only to Sigmund Freud in terms of his reputation and influence in the field of psychotherapy.
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It has been widely reported that increasing numbers of doctors are choosing to work on a less than full time basis, attracting both interest and criticism. This editorial provides an overview of current issues around less than full time working.
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The cardiovascular effects of beta blockers are widespread, so their use in the perioperative period ought to be beneficial, although this is not clear cut. This article discusses the evidence for and against the use of beta blockers perioperatively and gives guidance for best practice.
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The world's population is ageing rapidly, with significant increases in the numbers of the oldest old. This places great pressure on societies to adapt to this changing demography. Pertinent issues include provision of education and resource for long-term conditions. ⋯ Moreover, multimorbidity (suffering two or more chronic conditions) is commonplace and presents further challenges with regards to providing coordinated care. In order to harmonise effective and sustainable change, collaboration at local, national and international levels is key in order to foster a platform for learning and information sharing. Therein lies huge opportunities for countries to share their individual experiences, both past and present, to improve preparedness for global ageing.