Reviews of Conferences in British Medical & Pharmaceutical Journals
A review of one of the APRILcharity conferernces appeared in the BMA journal
2019 Event at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Spoken Word production of
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APRIL_charityat the Edinburgh Festival Fringe August 2019
"Do you know what’s in the drugs your doctor prescribes you? Do you ask for a ‘Patient Information Leaflet’? What are your rights in this space? Cruise to Hell, written and performed by Millie Kieve, will open your eyes. This is a true story of Kieve’s family, and it is not one for the faint-hearted." This true story describes 10 years, from the age of 20, in the life of Karen Kieve and her family. There were good times interspersed with the debilitating side effects caused by Dianette Sulphasalazine. Temazepam, Mellaril, Fluanxol , Kemadrin and Largactil i(chlorpromazine) which is used to treat depression and nausea but can cause anxiety attacks and is described as a chemical cosh. |
