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Who Is Treating You? Why Patient Awareness Matters in Modern Healthcare

Who Is Treating You? Why Patient Awareness Matters in Modern Healthcare

Dated: 16 April 2026

I was recently sent some medico-legal instructions relating to the role of physician associates in primary care. It’s an area that’s becoming increasingly relevant as…

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Erectile Dysfunction: Understanding the Medicolegal Challenges

Erectile Dysfunction: Understanding the Medicolegal Challenges

Dated: 16 April 2026

I am often asked to give an opinion on erectile dysfunction, not just from a medical perspective, but in the context of legal cases. It’s…

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Choice in Prostate Treatment: Why Consent Must Be Individual

Choice in Prostate Treatment: Why Consent Must Be Individual

Dated: 16 April 2026

I was recently asked to review the case of Mr Jones, a 57-year-old man who brought a complaint against his local NHS hospital following surgery…

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Testicular Cancer in Young Men: Don’t Ignore a Lump

Testicular Cancer in Young Men: Don’t Ignore a Lump

Dated: 16 April 2026

I was pleased to see one of my 20-year-old patients a few weeks ago who had just completed four cycles of chemotherapy for testicular cancer….

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Prostate Cancer, PSA Testing, and GP Decisions: What Patients Need to Know

Prostate Cancer, PSA Testing, and GP Decisions: What Patients Need to Know

Dated: 23 October 2025

I saw a patient recently, let’s call him Mr White, a 53-year-old black man who came to see me after a PSA test at his…

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Lumps, Bumps and Testicular Cancer: Why It’s Better to Get Checked Early

Lumps, Bumps and Testicular Cancer: Why It’s Better to Get Checked Early

Dated: 16 July 2025

I saw a young man in clinic today who was absolutely beside himself with worry over a small lump near his testicle. Thankfully, within half…

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Is a Vasectomy Really That Painful? Let’s Clear That Up.

Is a Vasectomy Really That Painful? Let’s Clear That Up.

Dated: 11 June 2025

A patient recently joked that the most painful part of their vasectomy was listening to my corny jokes during the procedure. I’ll admit—that stung a…

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Understanding Frenuloplasty: A Simple Procedure That Can Make a Big Difference

Understanding Frenuloplasty: A Simple Procedure That Can Make a Big Difference

Dated: 11 May 2025

If you’re experiencing penile  discomfort during intimacy or erection, you might be dealing with a short frenulum—a condition most men have never heard of.. Fortunately,…

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