Mindful maps: a reading group for GPs and psychiatrists

摘要

When I moved to Liverpool from the North East a key priority was to join a book group. I had been a member of the same book group in Middlesbrough for the last 19 years, joining a newly formed group that had its genesis in the school playground and mother and baby group. We were a loyal group of readers who weathered the storms of life together and saw two friends emigrate to Australia, with one return!Replacing such valued social support was always going to be a tall order, and despite numerous forays I failed to find the book group of my dreams.At the same time, plunging into general practice after a period as a portfolio academic GP revealed a new terrain. Understanding local care pathways and getting to know who …