12 October, 2008

Notice of meeting: Presidential Address

Thursday 16th October 2008 at 7.00pm

'A pathological pursuit' - Dr Douglas McLellan

Dr McLellan is a longstanding servant of the Victoria Infirmary pathology department recently translated to the Southern General - and bibliophile. In his address he will use this interest to focus his analytical skills on the psychopathology of collectomania. Whether you are afflicted or not, it promises to be an intriguing evening.

A buffet supper is available for members from 6.15pm. Guests are welcome to our meetings.

06 August, 2008

Council Meeting - 28th August, 7pm

To be held in Conference Room, Floor E, Victoria Infirmary (Top Entrance to Hospital)

Agenda
1. Apologies for absence.
2. Minutes of AGM/Council Meeting from 24th April.
3. Treasurer's Report - held over from AGM.
4. Matters Arising from Treasurer's Report - including review of donations to charities
5. Website and Recording of Meetings - report from Dr Oates
6. Programme for Session 164
7. Detail of Annual Dinner
8. Publicity - new members/circulation of meeting detail
9. Membership of Council
10. Any Other Business

29 July, 2008

Provisional programme for 2008-9

Thursday Aug 28th, 7pm
Council meeting. Conference room, Floor E, Victoria Infirmary

Friday September 12th from 2pm
Golf outing - Cathcart Castle golf course

Thursday October 16th
Presidential address - Dr Douglas McLellan

Thursday October 30th, 7 for 7.30pm
Annual dinner. L'Aragosta restaurant, Pollokshields.

Thursday November 13th
Symposium – 'Sleeping matters' Prof Colin Espie, Dr Steve Banham, Mr Brian Bingham

Friday December 5th
Annual dinner of Royal Medico-Chirurgical Society at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Invitations will be circulated.

Thursday January 15th
Joint meeting with Medico-Chirurgical society.
'Scottish literature and medicine' Prof Kenneth Calman.

Thursday February 26th
'How far do our genes contribute to behaviour?' Prof Thomas Bourgeron, Institut Pasteur.

Thursday March 26th
Honorary Presidential address - Prof Roddy McSween

Thursday April 23th, 7pm
Annual General Meeting - Conference room, Floor E, Victoria Infirmary



GSMS Office bearers 2008/9
Honorary President - Prof Sir Roderick McSween
President - Dr Douglas McLellan
Past President - Dr Richard Watson
Vice President
Honorary Treasurer - Dr Liam McKean
Secretary - Dr Duncan MacIntyre
Duncan.MacIntyre@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Victoria Infirmary

04 April, 2008

Notice of AGM - Thursday 24th April

15 March, 2008

A non-expert witness - lecture recording

Torture takes many forms. It is estimated that up to one half of all refugees have been tortured. In his Honorary Presidential Address, Dr Phil Cotton explores some of the challenges and stories of caring for torture survivors.

Please note that the subject matter of this talk is emotive and might be deemed unsuitable for younger listeners.

Listen again:
Download mp3 of lecture 24.0Mb

Further reading:

The Medical Foundation

The good listener : Helen Bamber, a life against cruelty


Read this doc on Scribd: Istanbul Protocol

06 March, 2008

Notice of meeting: A non-expert witness - 13th March

15 February, 2008

The Wine Diet - lecture recording

Prof Alan Crozier, Professor of Plant Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow speaks to the Glasgow Southern Medical Society on the benefits of a diet rich in phytoantioxidants. Slides coming soon.

Listen again:
Download mp3 of lecture 22.0Mb

10 February, 2008

Notice of meeting: The Wine Diet



The Society does not wish to promote bad habits amongst its members but the idea that wine might, in some circumstances, be good for health will not go away!
Professor Crozier has contributed to the literature on this topic and will present the evidence. One of our members, Dr John Larkin, will offer some practical examples with limited wine tasting to accompany a light meal both before and after the talk.

Speaker: Prof Alan Crozier, Professor of Plant Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow.

Date and time: Thursday, February 14th 2008, with starters at 6.30pm, talk at 7pm and main course thereafter.

Venue: The Ebenezer Duncan Centre, Victoria Infirmary.