Peter Sykes

Retired surgeon Author & speaker. Enjoys the 3 Gs Gardening Grandchildren and Golf. Blogger of light-hearted medical stories - see website below

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As Smooth as a Baby's Bottom - A nurse's reminiscence. This short story tells of an exchange between a patient and nurse which would not be acceptable in these politically correct times. To access -follow the links under the profile image above

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Physician or surgeon – who is the top dog?
This amusing short story tells of the friendly rivalry that exists between physicians and surgeons. To read this humorous (but also educational) tale just click the profile image.

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A Pensioner's Car Parking Problem This short story tells of an elderly man’s (that is to say ‘my’) difficulty when faced with modern technology. To read this humorous tale just click the profile image.

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I won’t be here in 6 months time This short story tells of an amusing exchange in an old folks home which explores different attitudes to old age. To read this humorous tale just click the profile image.

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Young doctor’s embarrassing moment This short story tells of an unfortunate incident which resulted in a red face for the doctor and a very very angry mother. To read this educational tale just click the profile image.

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@wenurses @WeNursesToo A Doctor’s Lucky Day This short story tells of an amazing stroke of luck which enabled a young surgeon to sail through his postgraduate exam and impress the fiercest of examiners. To read this educational tale just click the profile image. #nurses

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@butNHS A Doctor’s Lucky Day This short story tells of an amazing stroke of luck which enabled a young surgeon to sail through his postgraduate exam and impress the fiercest of examiners. To read this educational tale just click the profile image. #NHS1000miles

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A Doctor’s Lucky Day is a short story telling of an amazing stroke of luck which enabled a young surgeon to sail through his postgraduate examination and impress the most belligerent of examiners. To read this educational story just click the profile image. #NHS

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@MFTnhs Christmas in hospital years ago. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read about it click the profile image. #nursetwitter

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@StockportNHS Christmas in hospital years ago. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read about it click the profile image.

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@childrensnursing Christmas in hospital years ago. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read about it click the profile image.

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@nhsretire Christmas in hospital years ago. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read about it click the profile image.

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@womenunite1907 Christmas in hospital years ago. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read about it click the profile image.

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@ClaireCNWL Christmas in hospital in days gone by. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read all about it click of the profile image. #nhs

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@KathEvans2 Christmas in hospital in days gone by. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read all about it click of the profile image.

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@JaneEBall Christmas in hospital in days gone by. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read all about it click of the profile image.

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@allnursescom Christmas in hospital in days gone by. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel presents for patients from Father Christmas a side ward with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read all about it click of the profile image.

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Christmas in hospital in days gone by Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel, presents for patients from Father Christmas, a side ward full with booze and chocolates the consultant carving the turkey To read the full story click of the profile image #NHS

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@butNHS Christmas in hospital in days gone by. Nurses with aprons and caps edged with tinsel, presents for patients from Father Christmas, a side ward full with booze and chocolate, the consultant carving the turkey on the ward. To read more click of the profile image.#NHS

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@JaneEBall @amcunningham The WINNING STORY in the NHS Retirement Fellowship short story competition was entitled ‘The Undisputed Unsung Hero of the NHS’. It captures the true spirit of what the NHS is all about. To read - follow the link in the adjacent profile image