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Q J Med 2002; 95: 63
© 2002 Association of Physicians

Coda

The condition of music

John Launer

What do you call a regular column in a medical journal? You need something bold but not grandiose, memorable but not egotistical. A few weeks ago, the Executive Editor sent a list of suggestions for a title. These included ‘Jouissance’ and ‘Scorpion’, but I wondered what would happen if my mood didn't always fit my sobriquet. It could be embarrassing to be a jaded Jouissance or a sweet Scorpion, so I said no to both.

He also suggested ‘Parthian . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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