Big R
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Big R
@RichardHanney22
Networker, General Surgeon. Respecter of all, until their behaviour warrants otherwise. Views are my own.








Amazing turnout at our annual UAB Department of Surgery Reception dinner last night! 🍽️ 💚 We loved connecting with so many colleagues and friends. #ASC2025 #UABatASC2025 @herbchen @gdkennedy88 @MelanieMorrisMD @BrenessaL @drvikasdudeja @rhhollis @UABGISurgery @DChu80

#OTD in 1941 a police officer called Albert Alexander was the first recipient of penicillin. It was produced by Ernst Chain & Howard Florey who shared the 1945 #NobelPrize with Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin in 1928. Photos of penicillin, Chain, Fleming & Florey.

Traditionally, Tom Cruise's worst film, yes?

To weaponise The GMC against honest doctors fighting the good fight for their patients is the lowest possible action one can take. We will not be silenced; and we’ll continue fighting for health equity and justice! Take note: @rkodi23 Emma Jenkinson @MidYorkshireNHS 1/2

Ivor Lewis himself said it best in 1946, and it is still true today…


Now permission has been granted and the claim expedited, the *only* thing standing in the way of @AnaesUnited claim reaching court is funding. This case has huge potential implications for the practice of medicine in this country. If you want to make change, now is your chance:

A victory for patient safety: our case against the GMC over their failure to properly regulate Associates is now heading straight to the High Court! Mr Justice Chamberlain ruled it raises serious issues for patients and he granted us permission and expedition. bit.ly/AUgoahead




PAROLE UPDATE: I was told today that the Parole Board couldn’t come to a decision on whether to release my rapist from prison early. They will now hold an oral hearing, which I can request to attend, in February and make their decision then.













