John Launer

Educator, writer and organisational consultant

london, england, united kingdom

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Doctor with dual training in general practice and family therapy. Graduate in English literature. Originator of "Conversations Inviting Change": narrative-based training in interactional skills for health consultations, supervision, coaching and teamwork: www.conversationsinvitingchange.com Author of "Narrative-Based Primary Care: A Practical Guide", "How Not To Be A Doctor, And Other Essays" and "Sex versus Survival: The Life and Ideas of Sabina Spielrein". Twitter @johnlauner

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John Launer: We need humility to engage with AI

John Launer: We need humility to engage with AI BMJ 2025; 391 doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r2242(Published 19 November 2025) Cite this as: BMJ 2025;391:r2242 Like almost every doctor, I’ve had to get to grips with artificial intelligence (AI). In some ... See more

bmj.com•John Launer•Nov 19, 2025

Three remarkable women | British Journal of General Practice

Advanced Search When I did my first degree in English at Cambridge I had some personal problems, so I went to the student health centre to seek help. They referred me to a psychotherapist. She was a black woman in her 60s with an American accent called Ma... See more

bjgp.org•John Launer•Nov 1, 2025

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Master Of Arts, English at University Of CambridgeGraduated: 1971

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