There is a public health parable, ‘The river story’, originally told by sociologist Irving Zola (cited in McKinlay). “Standing on …
Health by Design: Gods waiting room is empty
I had heard this particular war story on many occasions, very detailed, with the odd embellishment each time it was …
Health by Design: Designing out the machine that goes pinggg!
‘Child birth… oh no…what??.. .She’s about to tell us her personal birthing story?’ Before you close your eyes, put your …
Health by Design: Far away from the Ivory tower
Many years ago I worked briefly at a health clinic in, Ampilatwatja, a remote Aboriginal community in the Alyawarr country, …
Health by Design: A room with a view
“I was in a shared room, blue curtains divided the 4 beds. There was a window and I could see …
Health by Design: “I demand the cone of silence!”
You’re playing a Saturday sporting match. Feeling great like you were 16 again, go in for a tackle and ‘snap’ …
Health by Design: Waiting Patiently
A full soft drink bottle thrown from a distance hurtled towards me remarkably fitting through the gap in the glass …