Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

Ethan said:
In the interests of those offended or upset by the stuff I post, I will cease doing so. Happy to share my qualifications with anyone who wishes to see them.

Just to be clear, I don't post medical advice. I post medical information and my interpretation of material which is within my professional expertise. Although clearly not as well informed as Guy's GP.
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Please keep posting. You have clarified much that the layman needs clarifying.
 
Ethan said:
In the interests of those offended or upset by the stuff I post, I will cease doing so. Happy to share my qualifications with anyone who wishes to see them.

Just to be clear, I don't post medical advice. I post medical information and my interpretation of material which is within my professional expertise. Although clearly not as well informed as Guy's GP.
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Its interesting, your post just made me read my institutes guidance over use of social media, never read it before.:oops: It has just convinced me to stop posting on forums/social media about anything to do with my profession. As do also post elsewhere sometimes to help people out :(

TBH Quite taken a back by what it says actually, like not using fake names, conduct, professional behaviour and so on. Alot of which is fine and dandy but still a long list that I will have to consider, will have a proper read later.
 
Ethan said:
In the interests of those offended or upset by the stuff I post, I will cease doing so. Happy to share my qualifications with anyone who wishes to see them.

Just to be clear, I don't post medical advice. I post medical information and my interpretation of material which is within my professional expertise. Although clearly not as well informed as Guy's GP.
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I for one hope you don't stop posting about these topics as you clearly have considerable expertise in this area. Having worked in pharma but not in a clinical setting you've certainly broadened my knowledge and understanding.
I find it positive that you back up your statements and if some don't like robust debate then so be it.
I much prefer people from an academic background to explain the science to the general public rather than wear it as a badge of honour or something to show off about. You IMHO have done the former and not the latter.
 
pauljames87 said:
It's so interesting considering they said no booking of 1st jabs for the under 50s for next 3 weeks or so
Sod it.. good luck!
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Sometimes it’s just a case of being in the right place at the right time. A couple of times during the vaccination lower age groups have been invited, only for it to be cancelled for a week or so. But the bookings being honoured anyway. Early bird etc ?
 
funkycoldmedina said:
I for one hope you don't stop posting about these topics as you clearly have considerable expertise in this area. Having worked in pharma but not in a clinical setting you've certainly broadened my knowledge and understanding.
I find it positive that you back up your statements and if some don't like robust debate then so be it.
I much prefer people from an academic background to explain the science to the general public rather than wear it as a badge of honour or something to show off about. You IMHO have done the former and not the latter.
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I have absolutely no problem with anyone sharing knowledge and expertise, and I’ve followed what the poster has had to say with interest.

However, there is a massive difference between robust debate and adopting a belittling, patronising tone with anyone who proffers a contrasting opinion.

As someone who was recognised as an expert witness in my chosen specialism during my last 20 years’ police service, I am used to working with experts, and invariably I have found there are two kinds. Those who remain down to Earth and demonstrate humility, and those who have a very lofty opinion of themselves.

The former are willing and able to enter into debate with anyone, including those who hold different opinions, reinforcing their stance using clear rationale and doing so in a professional manner. The latter, far too quickly, take contrasting opinions as a slur on their expertise and adopt a combative approach. I used to see it in my own office, when my staff sometimes responded to defence experts’ reports as though they were on a personal crusade.

I’m afraid, whilst finding the poster in question enlightening in what he has to say, and a fantastic source of what appears to be qualified expert opinion, all too often he undermines every word he types by adopting a parent/child approach to those disagreeing with him. It might only be a word or a sentence, but it’s clearly designed to put others firmly in their place, and it’s totally unnecessary.

A genuine shame, and I mean that most sincerely.
 
Billysboots said:
I was wondering only yesterday where he has been.
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I really hope he's well. He did post some things when he appeared to be under pressure at work and maybe regrets now. If he's reading any of this then I hope he comes back, I think we've all been in that situation at some time in our lives so understand how he must have been feeling.
 
[QUOTE="GuyInLyon, post: 2329824, member: 29895"

I'll trust my doctor over someone posting on a golf forum about medicine.[/QUOTE]

Have you not read Ethan's many posts on here answering questions and advice?
It's very clear that he has vast experience and knowledge of coronavirus and trial data. Which is what we all need to hear and have a lot of trust in all he says.
So let's get it right, he's not just a poster on a golf forum talking about medicine.
 
SaintHacker said:
What I don't understand is, last year when we came out of lockdown 1, things were eased a lot quicker than they are being tis time. We went back to the pub, we met with friends and family again etc. The weather was good so much of it was outdoors, and over the summer the virus died right down. No vaccine, just being outside, social distancing etc. This year we are entering the summer again, we have a vaccine, we have far greater knowledge about the virus, and we have a far higher natural immunity from those who have had the virus, yet we are being warned of yet another wave in the summer? It doesn't make any sense.
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The covid doing the rounds then was a different covid to the one doing the rounds now. What has become known as the Kent variation or if you are abroad the English variation is now the dominant strain in the UK.

Also bear in mind that so far only about 2 million have received the full vaccination. For the majority of 65 to 70s second does will not start until early May and so on.
 
Billysboots said:
I have absolutely no problem with anyone sharing knowledge and expertise, and I’ve followed what the poster has had to say with interest.

However, there is a massive difference between robust debate and adopting a belittling, patronising tone with anyone who proffers a contrasting opinion.

As someone who was recognised as an expert witness in my chosen specialism during my last 20 years’ police service, I am used to working with experts, and invariably I have found there are two kinds. Those who remain down to Earth and demonstrate humility, and those who have a very lofty opinion of themselves.

The former are willing and able to enter into debate with anyone, including those who hold different opinions, reinforcing their stance using clear rationale and doing so in a professional manner. The latter, far too quickly, take contrasting opinions as a slur on their expertise and adopt a combative approach. I used to see it in my own office, when my staff sometimes responded to defence experts’ reports as though they were on a personal crusade.

I’m afraid, whilst finding the poster in question enlightening in what he has to say, and a fantastic source of what appears to be qualified expert opinion, all too often he undermines every word he types by adopting a parent/child approach to those disagreeing with him. It might only be a word or a sentence, but it’s clearly designed to put others firmly in their place, and it’s totally unnecessary.

A genuine shame, and I mean that most sincerely.
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Maybe before sticking the boot in some may reflect on how they reply when their own area of expertise is criticised.
Let he without sin and all that....
 
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